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What Causes Anorexia, Weight Loss, Depression And Frequent Mood Swings?
Question: A girl of 22 yrs having depression issue started in Oct'2013,isolated from society,friends & family. Appetite issue causes weight loss from 62 kg to 38 kg.
Failure in her examination,skipping classes & exam,low confidence,no concentration in studies & memorizing study become issue. From Jan'2015 , started becoming violent ,frequently mood swings,started throwing objects,targeting family members that they are enemies.Also threatening to harm the family members.Denied to visit doctors & refused to take medicine.
Now days violent mood swing frequency raised from earlier once in a 15 days to daily. What type of psychiatric issue is this, also suggest to whom we should refer & kind of medicine/therapy required & is it curable.
Failure in her examination,skipping classes & exam,low confidence,no concentration in studies & memorizing study become issue. From Jan'2015 , started becoming violent ,frequently mood swings,started throwing objects,targeting family members that they are enemies.Also threatening to harm the family members.Denied to visit doctors & refused to take medicine.
Now days violent mood swing frequency raised from earlier once in a 15 days to daily. What type of psychiatric issue is this, also suggest to whom we should refer & kind of medicine/therapy required & is it curable.
Brief Answer:
It is most probably psychosis and treatable
Detailed Answer:
Hllo,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I am really shocked to know someone from affluent class is suffering for last three years without proper treatment. I don't understand delay for treatment in such a person who is well aware of internet thing but fail to visit mental health professional.
From the available description it appears that girl in question is suffering with psychosis which kind of treatable disorder. I understand that it is not easy for patient to recognize her symptoms and she may deny need for treatment but once the medication is started she may get her insight back and take necessary steps in treatment process.
As you know this is psychiatric disorder you need to visit a psychiatrist as soon as possible. The duration of untreated psychosis is most important prognostic factor and I do not feel we should lengthen this period although it is above 30 months on this day.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
It is most probably psychosis and treatable
Detailed Answer:
Hllo,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I am really shocked to know someone from affluent class is suffering for last three years without proper treatment. I don't understand delay for treatment in such a person who is well aware of internet thing but fail to visit mental health professional.
From the available description it appears that girl in question is suffering with psychosis which kind of treatable disorder. I understand that it is not easy for patient to recognize her symptoms and she may deny need for treatment but once the medication is started she may get her insight back and take necessary steps in treatment process.
As you know this is psychiatric disorder you need to visit a psychiatrist as soon as possible. The duration of untreated psychosis is most important prognostic factor and I do not feel we should lengthen this period although it is above 30 months on this day.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
please inform us the type of psychosis, is it schizophrenia or bipolar disorder?
How many days she requires to admit in hospital to complete medical course?
Whether she will cope up with family members after medication as now she feels family members are enemies?
Does this psychosis recurring in her future life?
How many days she requires to admit in hospital to complete medical course?
Whether she will cope up with family members after medication as now she feels family members are enemies?
Does this psychosis recurring in her future life?
Brief Answer:
It needs proper evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Most probably her diagnosis is schizophrenia which needs life long treatment. There is good chance of recurrence in future if she stops medication. Regarding hospitalization it may be from few days to weeks depending on her treatment response.
I must acknowledge the information provided above is based with limited available information and opinion may change on further evaluation of patient.
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks again.
It needs proper evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Most probably her diagnosis is schizophrenia which needs life long treatment. There is good chance of recurrence in future if she stops medication. Regarding hospitalization it may be from few days to weeks depending on her treatment response.
I must acknowledge the information provided above is based with limited available information and opinion may change on further evaluation of patient.
I hope this assists you further.
Thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
Sir,
thanks for reply & guidance.
we have already approached to psychiatrist & he started medicine olimelt 5 mg daily one tablet at night.we are also thought to admit her in hospital soon.
Request to send your feedback on below points please.
1)can u suggest the name of doctor & hospital in XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX
2) Whether she will remain friendly with her familiy members after her treatment.
3)Whether these people can live a happy married life & do the service in companies.
thanks for reply & guidance.
we have already approached to psychiatrist & he started medicine olimelt 5 mg daily one tablet at night.we are also thought to admit her in hospital soon.
Request to send your feedback on below points please.
1)can u suggest the name of doctor & hospital in XXXXXXX & XXXXXXX
2) Whether she will remain friendly with her familiy members after her treatment.
3)Whether these people can live a happy married life & do the service in companies.
Brief Answer:
They can be as predictive as normal person
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to now that information was useful for you.
Regarding your current questions 1. As per the website policy I am not supposed to name a hospital or doctor but as per my knowledge both XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX have medical colleges and multiple hospitals with good experience and you can approach any of them.
2AND 3. Yes almost 70% of patients remit completely and lead a productive life. This includes family as well as occupational life. I do not thing there remains any limitations once it is completely treated.
I must inform you that medications should never be manipulated without consent of doctor as this is life time disorder in most cases.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
They can be as predictive as normal person
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to now that information was useful for you.
Regarding your current questions 1. As per the website policy I am not supposed to name a hospital or doctor but as per my knowledge both XXXXXXX and XXXXXXX have medical colleges and multiple hospitals with good experience and you can approach any of them.
2AND 3. Yes almost 70% of patients remit completely and lead a productive life. This includes family as well as occupational life. I do not thing there remains any limitations once it is completely treated.
I must inform you that medications should never be manipulated without consent of doctor as this is life time disorder in most cases.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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