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Hi Sir,I am Jitesh from Chennai.I need to know about ECT in psychiatry.My wife is suffering from an issue. she see some character in the house & will talk with that character will also obey the character, some times she will be very good suddenly her mood changes.after consulting a psychiatrist he has given some medicines, but finally he says need to do ECT.but dont know for any side effects regarding ECT.We have a child of 1 year and 4 months
ECT is a electro convulsion therapy or electro shock therapy. In this therapy seizure is induced by electrically to relief from psychiatric illness. Mechanism of Action: It has a anticonvulsion action and increased perfusion and metabolism in hippocampus Indication: Drug resistant major depressive (Bipolar/unipolar) disorder Mania Catatonia
It is effective in 50% cases in treatment resistance major depressive disorder. Relapse is common after 8-12 months. But to prevent relapse, try cyclic anti depressant drug should be given after ECT.
It is given 2-3 times per week until disappearance of symptoms of psychiatric disorder. Therapy is given under anesthesia and muscle relaxant.
Side effect: 1. Confusion 2. Memory loss- most commonly occur 3. Brain damage in some rare cases
Hope this may help you. Wish you good health and faster recovery.
Best regards Dr. Sagar
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What Does ECT Mean In Psychology?
Hello dear, Understand your concern. ECT is a electro convulsion therapy or electro shock therapy. In this therapy seizure is induced by electrically to relief from psychiatric illness. Mechanism of Action: It has a anticonvulsion action and increased perfusion and metabolism in hippocampus Indication: Drug resistant major depressive (Bipolar/unipolar) disorder Mania Catatonia It is effective in 50% cases in treatment resistance major depressive disorder. Relapse is common after 8-12 months. But to prevent relapse, try cyclic anti depressant drug should be given after ECT. It is given 2-3 times per week until disappearance of symptoms of psychiatric disorder. Therapy is given under anesthesia and muscle relaxant. Side effect: 1. Confusion 2. Memory loss- most commonly occur 3. Brain damage in some rare cases Hope this may help you. Wish you good health and faster recovery. Best regards Dr. Sagar