PseudoBulbar Affect

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurological disorder
gptkbp:affects adults
elderly
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:PBA
emotional incontinence
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Alzheimer's_disease
gptkb:Parkinson's_disease
gptkb:trauma
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
stroke
multiple sclerosis
gptkbp:causedBy brain injury
neurological disease
gptkbp:characterizedBy episodes of involuntary crying
episodes of involuntary laughing
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical evaluation
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PseudoBulbar Affect
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:F48.2
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D020239
gptkbp:notToBeConfusedWith gptkb:depression
mood disorders
gptkbp:prevalence more common in people with neurological conditions
gptkbp:symptom emotional responses disproportionate to situation
sudden uncontrollable emotional outbursts
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:dextromethorphan/quinidine
antidepressants
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:PBA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6