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How Can Severe Depression And Epileptic Seizures Be Treated?

Sir, we had an appointment with you last month.we are from thiruvalla.our son Shyamkrishnan is suffering from depression and fits.At that tlme you advised us to give encorate chrono and prodep for him.500 mg is given twice a day.he is an engg student.he is now better in his mood.but not ready to go to college.despite of all our efforts he is not going.previous sem result is ok for him and he passed all subjects.before going to bed he said that I am going to college nextday but next mouring he is reluctant to go.what can we do?whether we forcefully sent him to college or not?.advice us.we are ready to take an appointment in sun hospital if required.thank you.reply soon
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello,

In my opinion, he would require cognitive behavioral therapy. He would require a blood checkup. It is needed to check compliance of drugs he is taking.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
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How Can Severe Depression And Epileptic Seizures Be Treated?

Hello, In my opinion, he would require cognitive behavioral therapy. He would require a blood checkup. It is needed to check compliance of drugs he is taking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri