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Suggest Treatment For Psychological Disorder

HWith due respect I inform you that my father having psychological disorder from past one and half year. He is going through psychological treatment. Most of the time he is depressed and he don't show any enthusiasm in other activities. Will i send you his past medical reports and other details? Please reply and consult your advice.



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Sumanta Das
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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If your father has not had similar episodes in the past, in my opinion, I would like to first check whether he has any medical condition such as hypothyroidism or nutritional deficiency that is the cause of his symptoms. I would also like to rule out dementia (impairment in recent memory and other cognitive functions) as such symptoms are often seen in the beginning of dementia.
You have said that he is undergoing psychological treatment. If he is seeing a clinical psychologist (who is not a medical doctor and doesn't prescribe medicines), I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist (a medical doctor with an MD in psychiatry).
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Suggest Treatment For Psychological Disorder

If your father has not had similar episodes in the past, in my opinion, I would like to first check whether he has any medical condition such as hypothyroidism or nutritional deficiency that is the cause of his symptoms. I would also like to rule out dementia (impairment in recent memory and other cognitive functions) as such symptoms are often seen in the beginning of dementia. You have said that he is undergoing psychological treatment. If he is seeing a clinical psychologist (who is not a medical doctor and doesn t prescribe medicines), I would advise you to consult a psychiatrist (a medical doctor with an MD in psychiatry). Hope this answer helps you.