Two characteristic symptoms of CSE are deterioration of memory (particularly short-term memory), and attention impairments. There are, however, numerous other symptoms that accompany to varying degrees. Variability in the research methods studying CSE makes characterizing these symptoms difficult, and some may be questionable regarding whether they are actual symptoms of<unk><unk>  syndromes, simply because of how infrequently they appear. Characterizing of CSE symptoms is more difficult because CSE is currently poorly defined, and the mechanism behind it is not understood yet. Neurological Reported neurological symptoms include difficulty sleeping, decrease in intellectual capacity, dizziness, altered visual perceptive abilities, affected psychomotor skills, forgetfulness, and disorientation. The mechanism behind these symptoms beyond<unk>  molecules crossing the blood-brain barrier is currently unknown. Neurological signs include impaired vibratory sensation at extremities and an inability to maintain steady motion, a possible effect from psychomotor damage in the brain. Other symptoms that have been seen include fatigue, decreased strength, and unusual gait. One study found that there was a correlation between decreased red blood cell count and level of<unk>  exposure, but not enough data has been found to support any blood tests to screen for CSE. Sensory alterations A 1988 study indicated that some<unk> -exposed workers suffered from loss of smell or damage to color vision; however this may or may not have been actually caused by exposure to organic<unk> s. There is other evidence for subtle impairment of color vision (especially impairment of Titian color or "blue-yellow" color discernment), synergistic exacerbation of hearing loss, and loss of the sense of smell (anosmia). Psychological Psychological symptoms of CSE that have been reported include mood swings, increased irritability, depression, a lack of initiative, uncontrollable and intense displays of emotion such as spontaneous laughing or crying, and a severe lack of interest in sex. Some psychological symptoms are believed to be linked to frustration with other symptoms, neurological, or pathophysiological symptoms of CSE. A case study of a painter diagnosed with CSE reported that the patient frequently felt defensive, irritable, and depressed because of his memory deficiencies.
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