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How To Rule Out Depression?

My 75 year old friend with a history of a non malignant brain tumor that was removed 10 or 12 years ago, now is experiencing severe depression. In last few weeks, he can no longer walk without a walker and a nurse holding him. His medical staff say it is due to depression. Is that a symptom of depression? Or should a recurrence of his brain tumor be pursued? Bette Forberg. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 20 Nov 2015
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I went through your details. Your friend is already 75. There is a sort of depression which comes when people get old. The depression which affects physical mobility and mood. Such symptoms can be called psycho-somatic symptoms. This depression could be psycho-somatic. I do suggest you to consult your neurologist for evaluation.

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Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Bajrang Lal Dhaka's  Response
For depression you need some ore symptoms like low mood , decrease interest, feeling of weakness, low energy,disturbed sleep at least for two weeks.To rule out you can go for MRI brain to see recurrence of tumor.
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How To Rule Out Depression?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Your friend is already 75. There is a sort of depression which comes when people get old. The depression which affects physical mobility and mood. Such symptoms can be called psycho-somatic symptoms. This depression could be psycho-somatic. I do suggest you to consult your neurologist for evaluation. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.