Irritability and Aggression

Intense mood swings that can sometimes result in injury to self or others, are frustrating at best and frightening at worst. There is no bigger example that behavior is communication. Finding the source of the problem is critical to stopping this behavior. Here is a list of potential culprits:

• Unrecognized pain caused by:
  • GI issues, such as constipation
  • Headaches, sinus pain, or migraines
  • Dental issues
  • Ear infections
• Anxiety
• Seizures
• Low levels of vitamins and minerals such as lithium orotate, folate, magnesium
• Low cholesterol
• Chronic underlying infection, such as Strep or Lyme or Lyme Co-infections
• PANS or PANDAS
• Clostridia
• Low blood sugar
• Adrenal fatigue and low cortisol
• Lead (or other heavy metal) toxicity
• Elevated ammonia
• Hormonal imbalance (excess androgens)
  • Click here to read a great blog about a family who had success in addressing excess androgens
• Food allergies and/or sensitivities, (especially corn)
• Phenols and salicylates in food