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What Causes Depression And Poor Concentration While Having Gastric Problem?
I am 6o year, 65 kg, 5 ft 9 inch . I always feel dull/depressed and find no interest in work, surroundings and other people. I always feel tired and sluggish. I have chronic gastric problem for the last 20 years,have poor concentration. There is gas production in body . I always keep tense and stressed.
Hi dear, chronic illness sometimes result in depression so might be your gastric problem which is there since 20 years may result in depression. feel tired, sluggish and poor concentration is one of sign of depression. so consult psychiatrist for detail history and treatment. there are many drugs for depression and also psychotherapy. so not to worry about it. you might have irritable bowel syndrome which also related to depression and GI problem. Thank you
you have symptoms of depression and and require treatment chronic gastric problem also need to address
in old age depression choice is sertraline 50 mg in morning
if u have sleep disturbance than add lorazepam in night
do regular activities light exercise and meditations keep your self busy and motivating enjoy hobbies and music
all of this can help to come out from depressed mood and being refresh get well soon if require than consult psychiatrist for further assistance thank u
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What Causes Depression And Poor Concentration While Having Gastric Problem?
Hi dear, chronic illness sometimes result in depression so might be your gastric problem which is there since 20 years may result in depression. feel tired, sluggish and poor concentration is one of sign of depression. so consult psychiatrist for detail history and treatment. there are many drugs for depression and also psychotherapy. so not to worry about it. you might have irritable bowel syndrome which also related to depression and GI problem. Thank you