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What Causes Loss Of Interest In Studies And Carrier?

Sir, My son age 19 yrs, a bright 12 th class student in Jan 2009, faced a bike accident, fell on forehead, no external injury but forehead swelled. Loss memory for a few days. Consulted a neurologist at that time, he examined CT scan. He did not tell of any serious problem. My son wanted to take Pre Medical Test but the doctor advised to opt for easier courses. My son insisted on taking PMT. He passed 12th with good marks. Now seems very sad, orientation and motivation to studies and career has been lost. Forgets whatever he studies. Is it depression or the accident is showing up its effect after several months. What should I do.
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Hi,

I read your query and can understand your concern regarding your son. Head injury with concussion can cause symptoms even after a few months. However, in your son's case, it is very difficult to delineate the cause of depressive symptoms to be as an after effect of head injury from an independent depressive episode. I would also recommend getting a fresh MRI-brain done, to rule out ant brain injury. If the MRI comes out to be normal, it is very less likely that the symptoms are due to head injury.

In any case, you son would need treatment with anti-depressants like escitalopram.You should seek a psychiatric consultation for your son for initiating proper treatment.

Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.
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What Causes Loss Of Interest In Studies And Carrier?

Hi, I read your query and can understand your concern regarding your son. Head injury with concussion can cause symptoms even after a few months. However, in your son s case, it is very difficult to delineate the cause of depressive symptoms to be as an after effect of head injury from an independent depressive episode. I would also recommend getting a fresh MRI-brain done, to rule out ant brain injury. If the MRI comes out to be normal, it is very less likely that the symptoms are due to head injury. In any case, you son would need treatment with anti-depressants like escitalopram.You should seek a psychiatric consultation for your son for initiating proper treatment. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.