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What Causes Depression After A Brain Hemorrhage?

I recently had a seizure and the cause turned out to be a brain hemmorage. I received Dilantin to help with the brain bleed. I have noticed that I am feeling very depressed about this but my primary won t prescribe valium or anything else to help. I feel that is wrong. da
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Sometimes it may be due to slight damage to the certain part of the brain that controls emotions.

You may be benefitted from small dose antidepressants most probably.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Depression After A Brain Hemorrhage?

Hi, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Sometimes it may be due to slight damage to the certain part of the brain that controls emotions. You may be benefitted from small dose antidepressants most probably. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician