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What Causes Major Depressive Disorder?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Question: Is there such a diagnosis like major depressive disorder/depression episode/lockdown?
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes there is such diagnosis in DSM-5

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

Yes there is diagnosis of Major depressive disorder in DSM -5 (Diagnostic and statistical Manual). In simple language we can call it depression.In which symptoms are low mood, lack of interest, sleep disturbance, weight loss or gain, hopelessness, worthlessness, fatigue and death wishes are there.
Mirtazapine, fluoxetine and duloxetine are drugs used in treatment of the same.

Please provide details about your problem and clarify that what helpI can provide you.

I will be happy to help further.

Regards,

Dr.Chintan Solanki
MD - Psychiatrist.
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What Causes Major Depressive Disorder?

Brief Answer: yes there is such diagnosis in DSM-5 Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. Yes there is diagnosis of Major depressive disorder in DSM -5 (Diagnostic and statistical Manual). In simple language we can call it depression.In which symptoms are low mood, lack of interest, sleep disturbance, weight loss or gain, hopelessness, worthlessness, fatigue and death wishes are there. Mirtazapine, fluoxetine and duloxetine are drugs used in treatment of the same. Please provide details about your problem and clarify that what helpI can provide you. I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki MD - Psychiatrist.