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Are There Any Side Effects Of Electroconvulsive Therapy?
Question: Is their any side effects to ECT treatments? I am having episodes
of mumbling speech and shaking unresponsive to anyone lasting between 5-15 mins
of mumbling speech and shaking unresponsive to anyone lasting between 5-15 mins
Brief Answer:
Confusion and short term memory loss are common effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
The following are commonly seen following ECT
1. Confusion,
2. Nausea,
3. Headache,
4. Jaw pain
5. Short-term memory loss.
Your symptoms can be due to ECT but please don't worry. These all will disappear in few days to few weeks
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
Confusion and short term memory loss are common effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand your concerns.
The following are commonly seen following ECT
1. Confusion,
2. Nausea,
3. Headache,
4. Jaw pain
5. Short-term memory loss.
Your symptoms can be due to ECT but please don't worry. These all will disappear in few days to few weeks
Hope you found the answer helpful.
If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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