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Depression, Chest Pain, Unable To Comprehend What Others Talk. Suggestions?
Hello Doc my mother got depressed due to some reason and she is not able to overcome it. when she gets well for a few minutes then also she is not able to understand what others are saying ...she says that her brain has been chocked by something(that s what she feels inside her head) and some pain starts there in her chest portion. please help me what to do in such circumstances do i have to take her to a psychiatrist?
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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If you can describe your mother's condition in detail.....i can guide you better
However, as per your description, consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and management ........... but before consulting a psychiatrist, visit a general physician once to rule out any medical illness (as she has chest pain)
Good Luck
Thanks
welcome to healthcare magic
If you can describe your mother's condition in detail.....i can guide you better
However, as per your description, consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis and management ........... but before consulting a psychiatrist, visit a general physician once to rule out any medical illness (as she has chest pain)
Good Luck
Thanks
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question.
I appreciate your concern for your mother's health condition. The symptoms which you have described seem to be indicative of an underlying psychiatric or a neurological problem. In order to find out about this, she needs a detailed evaluation including a neurological examination, a psychological assessment and some lab investigations. I would advise you to take her to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I appreciate your concern for your mother's health condition. The symptoms which you have described seem to be indicative of an underlying psychiatric or a neurological problem. In order to find out about this, she needs a detailed evaluation including a neurological examination, a psychological assessment and some lab investigations. I would advise you to take her to a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.
Wish you all the best.
- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I find this answer helpful
Hi
You have rightly concluded...
There is no other way except to take her to a Psychiatrist. She seems to have hallucinations or paranoid ideas. Earlier, the better
. A general medical examination and some basic blood tests by your GP or internist will be the first step
A neurological examination and scan may be necessary to exclude organic brain lesion - a treatable lesion should not be missed
Good luck
You have rightly concluded...
There is no other way except to take her to a Psychiatrist. She seems to have hallucinations or paranoid ideas. Earlier, the better
. A general medical examination and some basic blood tests by your GP or internist will be the first step
A neurological examination and scan may be necessary to exclude organic brain lesion - a treatable lesion should not be missed
Good luck
I find this answer helpful
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