Tend to Do Socially Unacceptable Things

About the Symptom

Actions that go against social norms and are not acceptable to the public.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Tend to do socially unacceptable things

Possible Causes

Generally, Tend to do socially unacceptable things can be related to:

• Frontotemporal Dementia

  A group of disorders involving the progressive loss of nerve cells in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain (behind your forehead and ears). The brain shrinks and loses function in the affected areas. It can be caused by several conditions that are not fully understood. A family history of dementia increases the risk.

• Progressive Subcortical Vascular Encephalopathy

  Progressive subcortical vascular encephalopathy (PSVE; also known as Binswanger disease) is a disorder in which patients develop worsening memory loss, mood changes, and gait imbalance due to cholesterol deposits and blockages in small blood vessels supplying the white matter and nerve cells (deep nuclei) under the surface of the brain. It is most common in elderly individuals with high blood pressure, active smoking, or history of stroke.

• Alzheimer's Disease

  Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. The brain shrinks, affecting memory and behavior. Symptoms worsen over time and can interfere with daily life. Increasing age raises the risk for Alzheimer dementia.

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Have you engaged in socially unacceptable behavior, like shoplifting or stealing religious offerings?
• Have you become more aggressive and irritable over small thing recently?
• How long have you experienced impulses to engage in socially unacceptable behaviors?

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