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Suggest Tests For Poor Transportation Of 5HTTP

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Posted on Wed, 14 May 2014
Question: Is there an online site where I can order genetic tests? I have suffered extreme depression, anxiety and ocd from a young age. Was told I have a 5http poor transporter. Are there other tests you recommend I take?
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Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
genetic testing not practical get treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX,
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
5HTTP is nothing but serotonin handling system in brain. The anxiety OCD and depression all are functional disorders of serotonin and norepinephrine balance in brain.
Genetic testing is not required and can not conclude or refute the disorders.
These disorders have genetic predisposition but are essentially multifactorial.
Best approach is to get a psychiatric evaluation and get treatment of sufficient strength.
There are very good drugs available today that can restore normalcy.
There is hardly any website that can do such tests by online orders.
I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you.
Take Care!
Note: For detailed guidance on genetic screening consult a genetics specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Tests For Poor Transportation Of 5HTTP

Brief Answer: genetic testing not practical get treatment Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXX, Welcome to healthcare Magic! 5HTTP is nothing but serotonin handling system in brain. The anxiety OCD and depression all are functional disorders of serotonin and norepinephrine balance in brain. Genetic testing is not required and can not conclude or refute the disorders. These disorders have genetic predisposition but are essentially multifactorial. Best approach is to get a psychiatric evaluation and get treatment of sufficient strength. There are very good drugs available today that can restore normalcy. There is hardly any website that can do such tests by online orders. I hope the advise would be informative and useful for you. Take Care!