Hi there ~

I understand your concern. You probably fit into the diagnosis of dysthymia. You might need to consult a psychiatrist for the same. I am glad you have considered coming up with your problems on this public forum. I also think you will benefit from therapy. I am also glad that you are not doing drugs and have not bent to peer pressure. I applaud you for this. I think it might be well worth it to consult a psychiatrist so that he can take a complete history, do an examination and also recommend medications based on all the above as well as investigations. I hope this helps. Take care and have a lovely day!

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are quite distressed about your chronic problems of tiredness, decreased energy and poor weight gain. Now there can be various causes for your problems. Medical conditions like thryoid disorders, anemia, diabetes, etc. can result in such symptoms. Psychological disorders like dysthymia can also be a possible cause.

I would advise you to see a doctor to have a detailed evaluation, including lab tests in order to ascertain the cause of your problems. Further management will then depend on the likely diagnosis. Eat a nutritious balanced diet, exercise regularly and try to be stress free and positive.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist

Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your available history.

You should consult physician to rule out physical causes of underweight. The causes include low hemoglobin, low appetite or endocrinological disturbances or cardiac or metabolic causes.

Stress is also known to cause weight loss.

Treatment will be directed as per the cause.
Thanks

Hello.......
Thanks for your query. Based on your history i would initially like to rule out the following:
1. Thyroid disorders
2. Anemia
3. Other endocrine causes
If the above disorders are ruled out, a thorough psychiatric evaluation would be required to rule out:
1. Dysthymia/ chronic low grade depression
2. Depressive disorder
3. Personality disorder
This can be followed by suitable psychotropic medication or psychotherapy techniques like CBT/ Cognitive behavioural therapy as required. Active lifestyle, healthy diet and meditation might be beneficial. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist