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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression,bipolar Disorder And Mania

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
Question: Hi doctor, Is there any treatment for a person with severe depression, bipolar disorder and fear mania

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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation with psychiatrist required

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Yes, of course there is treatment available for depression, bipolar illness and mania.
You need to consult your psychiatrist for clinical assessment and diagnosis.
Depression, mania and bipolar illness are defined by certain criteria.
Treatment can only be instituted after clinical examination and correct diagnosis.
The treatment varies from one person to another and cannot be generalized.
Different individuals react in different manner to different drugs.
Thus, clinical assessment is mandatory.

If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression,bipolar Disorder And Mania

Brief Answer: Consultation with psychiatrist required Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Yes, of course there is treatment available for depression, bipolar illness and mania. You need to consult your psychiatrist for clinical assessment and diagnosis. Depression, mania and bipolar illness are defined by certain criteria. Treatment can only be instituted after clinical examination and correct diagnosis. The treatment varies from one person to another and cannot be generalized. Different individuals react in different manner to different drugs. Thus, clinical assessment is mandatory. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal