Is Voluntary Amputation Done In Any Hospital In India? Consequences Of Procedure?
I have been a doctor for well over 2 decades & have never heard of such a thing as a 'voluntary' amputation. Amputations as a rule are carried out ONLY when MEDICALLY indicated by a qualified physician!
If the finger as you say is healthy, then YES..please take him across 'gently' to a psychiatrist. If you suggest this to him just off hte cuff, he may not accept there is anything wrong. I had a similar experience with a lady patient online this morning...so if you do care for this friend (& here am assuming you do going by the gist of this query), please take him across to a psychiatrist/psychologist...& if you cannot, please confide in his parents' or guardians' discretely without breaking the bond of trust he shares with you. Cheers & Good LUCK!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD