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Suggest Treatment For Depression In A Diabetic And Bone TB Patient
Hi, may i ask you a question My mother is a diabetic is 73 years old and suffering from TBin bone being treated in sagar hospital in bangalore.she is lost ,she is going into depression.though clinically she is improving she is only moaning loudly please help
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
Hi,
Depression is common in the elderly when they suffer from chronic diseases.
Since she is suffering from diabetes and tuberculosis from a long time and now with development of tuberculosis bone, she is bound to go to depression.
Reinforcement, family support and counseling is required. Medications should be last resort and psychiatrist consultation is needed for it.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Depression is common in the elderly when they suffer from chronic diseases.
Since she is suffering from diabetes and tuberculosis from a long time and now with development of tuberculosis bone, she is bound to go to depression.
Reinforcement, family support and counseling is required. Medications should be last resort and psychiatrist consultation is needed for it.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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