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Kleptomania Disorder

Author(s) Kulandai Therese
Country India
Abstract Kleptomania, characterized by an irresistible urge to steal without need or financial gain, is a rare but serious impulse control complaint affecting 0.3% to 0.6% of individualities. Alongside its bracket as an obsessive robbery complaint, kleptomania shares features with other impulse control diseases like pyromania, intermittent explosive complaint, pathological gambling, and trichotillomania. Its etiology involves a complex interplay of factors including brain structure, chemistry, and co-occurring internal health conditions. Opinion generally relies on DSM- 5 criteria and technical assessments like the Kleptomania Symptoms Assessment Scale. Treatment modalities encompass pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioural remedy, and tone- help groups, although standard protocols remain fugitive. Managing strategies emphasize understanding triggers, clinging to treatment plans, and seeking support from loved bones. Left unaddressed, kleptomania can lead to severe particular, legal, and fiscal impacts. Beforehand recognition and intervention by healthcare professionals are pivotal in mollifying the significant societal costs associated with kleptomania. Further exploration is demanded to explore effective treatment approaches, particularly in comparison to being specifics and psychotherapies.
Keywords Kleptomania, Behaviour disorder, Compulsive stealing
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On 2024-04-04
Cite This Kleptomania Disorder - Kulandai Therese - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.15956
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.15956
Short DOI https://doi.org/gtp8nf

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