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Mind: Irritability

ID 2587

Irritability is an excessive response to stimuli. The term is oten used to refer to infants and young children who, when ill, are especially fussy or whiny despite efforts to console them. In general, irritability can be used to describe a feeling of agitation that occurs when someone is provoked.

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Body areaMental

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

63

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

7