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Self-mutilation: A condition which is characterized by self mutilation. See detailed information below for a list of 50 causes of Self-mutilation, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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causes of Self-mutilation as a symptom include:
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causes of Self-mutilation
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The list below shows some of the causes of Self-mutilation mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Self-mutilation. Of the 50 causes of Self-mutilation that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Self-mutilation' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Self inflicted injury
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Medical Conditions associated with Self-mutilation:
Emotional symptoms (2080 causes), Suicidal symptoms (80 causes), Psychiatric symptoms (971 causes), Behavioral symptoms (4608 causes), Depressive symptoms (629 causes), Mood symptoms (763 causes), Common symptoms (8589 causes), Body symptoms (5672 causes)
Symptoms related to Self-mutilation:
Suicide (80 causes), Depression (629 causes), Depressive symptoms (629 causes), Self harm (18 causes), Learning disability (397 causes), Mental disturbance, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome, Munchausen syndrome, Congenital indifference to pain, Familial dysautonomia (2 causes), Epilepsy (132 causes), Bipolar disorder
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