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Is It Possible To Treat Anxiety And Related Issues Like Psychosis In The Elderly With ECT Treatment?

Is it possible to treat anxiety and related issues like psychosis like paranoid all thoughts with ECT treatment at the age of 84? She was treated with ECT in 2012 and was alright till 2019. The patient is also suffering fro Parkinsonism for last one year.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023
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Hi,

Psychosis can be treated with ECT, not primary anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders can be treated, either primary or secondary to psychosis with effective medication.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jagadeesan, Psychiatrist
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Is It Possible To Treat Anxiety And Related Issues Like Psychosis In The Elderly With ECT Treatment?

Hi, Psychosis can be treated with ECT, not primary anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders can be treated, either primary or secondary to psychosis with effective medication. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jagadeesan, Psychiatrist