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What Causes Aggressive Behaviour And Temper Tantrums In A Child?

My 7yr old grandson has terrible meltdowns. He gets very angry and nasty. He s had a lot of new changes and that has contributed to his meltdowns getting worse. Sadly to say he s been spoiled badly and if he doesn t get his way always he gets nasty. Is there a medical reason for these meltdowns or just being a spoiled boy.
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Hi,

Yes, there could be some psychological issue behind these symptoms. He might have a behavioral disorder of childhood. This could be a mood disorder or oppositional defiant disorder. This should be evaluated by a psychiatrist.

Please visit a psychiatrist for his evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi's  Response
Hi,

This could be due to some psychological issue. Oppositional defiant disorder or childhood mood disorder could cause similar symptoms. He should be shown to a psychiatrist for evaluation.

Some underlying anxiety could cause similar symptoms too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Aggressive Behaviour And Temper Tantrums In A Child?

Hi, Yes, there could be some psychological issue behind these symptoms. He might have a behavioral disorder of childhood. This could be a mood disorder or oppositional defiant disorder. This should be evaluated by a psychiatrist. Please visit a psychiatrist for his evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.