Suggest Treatment For Depression And Anxiety

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015

Question: My dau-in-law ia suffering from depression & fatigue & anxiety. This is not common. Began seeing therapist. Not helping. Could it be a chemical imbalance? She has asked me to help her find an answer.

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out thyroid disorderes

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. Anxiety and depression are linked to few hormone conditions. Thyroid disorders and Cushing syndrome are two such conditions which can cause depression/anxiety. Does she have a swelling in neck? Any pinkish stretch marks in abdomen?

Depression could also be due to chemical imbalance in brain ( serotonin).
I hope her doctor has looked in to these causes.
Regards
Binu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar