OBS; Organic mental disorder (OMS); Chronic organic brain syndrome
Treatment
Treatment depends on the disorder. Many of the disorders have mainly supportive care to assist the person in areas where brain function is lost.
Medications may be needed to reduce aggressive behaviors that can occur with some of the conditions.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
See the specific disorder. Some disorders are short-term and treatable, but many are long-term or get worse over time.
Complications
People with OBS often lose the ability to interact with others or function on their own.
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
- You have been diagnosed with organic brain syndrome and you are uncertain about the exact disorder.
- You have symptoms of this condition.
- You have been diagnosed with OBS and your symptoms become worse.
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