Paranoid

About the Symptom

Unreasonable feelings of distrust or unwanted attention from others. This can be caused by various physical or mental health conditions.

When to See a Doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Feel like somebody is targeting me

Possible Causes

Generally, Paranoid can be related to:

• 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.

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

  An autoimmune disease caused by the body's immune system attacking organs and cells. The exact cause is unclear, but risk factors include being female, childbearing age, and heredity. SLE may involve nearly every organ system in the body with a wide range of potential symptoms that often wax and wane over time.

• Syphilis (Including Syphilitic Alopecia)

  A sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochetal bacteria T. pallidum. The disease has many stages, from lumps and ulcers in the groin to involvement of the heart, brain, and nerves.

Related Serious Diseases

Sometimes, Paranoid may be related to these serious diseases:

• Alcohol Poisoning

  This term refers to a condition when a person has consumed too much alcohol and the resulting intoxication causes problems with their ability to stay conscious, breathe safely, or leads to dangerous metabolic issues such as low blood sugar.

• Cerebral Infarction

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

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

• Do you feel like being threatened or in danger?
• How long have you felt like someone is targeting or out to harm you?
• How much does feeling targeted or threatened affect your daily life?
• Do you believe your thoughts and feelings controlled by others or outside forces?
• Do you believe people are planning to harm you?

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