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Neurological & Psychological Symptoms |
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 J. S. * 74 ‚Helene’
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Neurological Symptoms: |
Left field of view restricted, "stars" dancing before the eyes, increased sensitivity to light & sound; emotionally unaffected by smells (taste normal) and music; reduced sexual drive; difficulty in drawing objects; reduced sense of balance. Since the cranioplasty, additional complaints: constant itch at the site of the implant; tinnitus; cranial and tooth pain, often induced by physical effort; feeling of intra-cranial pressure; difficulty in controlling facial muscles; difficulty concentrating; excessive sleepiness. |
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Psychological Symptoms: |
Easily getting absorbed by a single thought or activity; loss of spontaneity in social interaction; irritability; difficulty in conforming to social habits, misunderstanding of social cues, unadapted behavior; inappropriate laughter; unprovoked mood changes; difficulty with emotional control; difficulty with relating to others; lack of initiative; difficulty in estimating the consequences of own activity, once a certain level of complexity is exceeded. |
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