When Rage Explodes, Brain Damage May Be the Cause. Correction Appended. ''HE was a scientist, but he was acting strangely,'' said Dr. Stuart Yudofsky, a psychiatrist who consulted on the man's case. ''At work, when something didn't go right, he would scream and threaten his co-workers.
http://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/07/science/when-rage-explodes-brain-damage-may-be-the-cause.html
Road rage, domestic abuse, throwing or breaking objects, or other temper tantrums may be signs of intermittent explosive disorder. These intermittent, explosive outbursts cause you significant distress, negatively impact your relationships, work and school, and they can have legal and financial consequences. Intermittent explosive disorder is a chronic disorder that can continue for years, although the severity of outbursts may decrease with age. Treatment involves medications and psychotherapy to help you control your aggressive impulses.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/intermittent-explosive-disorder/basics/definition/con-20024309
Psychologist’s Reply. It’s sometimes helpful to view anger outbursts like the TEMP gauge on your automobile. As the heat in our engine increases, the light starts to glow. When temperature rises sharply, the light comes on to warn you that your engine is overheating. An angry outburst is your light coming on. Sometimes anger covers up depression, resentment, conflicts, etc. Other times, it’s the TEMP gauge that warns we are emotionally overheating with stress, pressure, responsibility, or even activity.
https://askthepsych.com/atp/2007/07/20/angry-outbursts/
''Explosive rage is very common, since it can be a symptom of any malady that destroys brain cells,'' said Dr. Yudofsky. ''And I suspect brain damage is, by far, the most frequent cause of these violent outbursts, though no one has exact numbers.''. The new treatments may mean a fresh start on life for people who have suffered from the attacks of rage.
http://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/07/science/when-rage-explodes-brain-damage-may-be-the-cause.html
Symptoms & Signs of Intermittent Explosive Disorder. Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is an impulse-control disorder characterized by sudden episodes of unwarranted anger. The disorder is typified by hostility, impulsivity, and recurrent aggressive outbursts. People with IED essentially “explode” into a rage despite a lack of apparent provocation or reason.
http://www.valleybehavioral.com/disorders/ied/signs-symptoms-causes
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that causes intense mood swings, impulsive behaviors, severe difficulties with relationships, and poor feelings of self-worth.
http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/disorders/bpd.html
Causes and Risk Factors of Intermittent Explosive Disorder. The cause of intermittent explosive disorder is said to be a combination of multiple components, including genetic factors, physical factors, and environmental factors. The following are some examples of these varying factors:
http://www.valleybehavioral.com/disorders/ied/signs-symptoms-causes
When Rage Explodes, Brain Damage May Be the Cause. By DANIEL GOLEMAN. Published: August 7, 1990. ''HE was a scientist, but he was acting strangely,'' said Dr. Stuart Yudofsky, a psychiatrist who consulted on the man's case. ''At work, when something didn't go right, he would scream and threaten his co-workers.
http://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/07/science/when-rage-explodes-brain-damage-may-be-the-cause.html
The rage resulting from neurological impairment is distinct from ordinary anger. It is a sudden and unpredictable storm of overwhelming fury that is triggered by a trivial event and that builds into an explosion in an instant.
http://www.nytimes.com/1990/08/07/science/when-rage-explodes-brain-damage-may-be-the-cause.html
Sometimes, signs of the disorder first appear in childhood, but significant problems often don’t start until early adulthood, when a person is diagnosed with BPD. BPD can be diagnosed as mild, moderate, or severe.
http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/disorders/bpd.html
what causes sudden outburst of anger
Genetic factors, physical factors, and environmental factors causes sudden outburst of anger. Genetic factors, physical factors, and environmental factors are the causes of sudden outburst of anger.  