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My mom need a psychiatry cosult
My mother is 47 years old. She has diabetes, fatty liver, and high cholesterol. She doesn't always take her medication. She sometimes experiences sudden chest pain and shortness of breath. We've had to take her to the doctor several times. After applying an oxygen mask, she usually feels alright. Her heart tests (echo and ECG) were normal. I have been taking care of her for the past two months. Her sugar is under control, but lately she sleeps a lot. She says she doesn't feel anything. She has experienced a lot of trauma throughout her life, until about five years ago. I think she is depressed. Her physician prescribed antidepressants, but she still sleeps a lot. I hope you can provide an online psychiatry consultation.
Plzz help right know she doesnt know she is on anti depressants she lives near patna does i need to consult a doctor near her or i can consult any psychiatry from india
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Since your mother is taking medication for physical illness too, her weight is also high.She is on medication for depression too, on these medications sleepiness is more. Your mother's age is also elderly age group.In such conditions, I will suggest you to meet a psychiatrist in person with all current and previous medical records so that a better medication with optimum dose should be chosen.Rest, physician will continue their medication but fir mental health issues, you must take advice in person .You can visit in Patna. You will find a psychiatrist.
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you must visit in person with a psychiatrist
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do not bother, follow as discussed above
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Hello Sir
You mother might be suffering from depressive disorder with anxiety symptoms
And in this case, informing her about the illness as well as treatment is good
So that she can understand better and improves better
As just eating antidepressants won't work like a paracetamol reducing fever, the patient should have the adequate knowledge about it, so as to get better help from the medicines and also might require counseling or therapy for faster improvement
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kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Hello, It sounds like your mother may be experiencing a combination of medical and psychological issues. Given her history of trauma, physical health conditions (diabetes, fatty liver, high cholesterol), and current symptoms (excessive sleep, emotional numbness, lack of awareness about her antidepressants), it’s very likely she is suffering from major depressive disorder—which can often present with fatigue and vague physical complaints.
It’s important to note that the chest pain and breathlessness, especially with normal heart tests, may also be linked to anxiety or somatization.
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a. You can consult any licensed psychiatrist online across India. Many platforms like Mfine, Practo, or Tata Health offer online psychiatry consultations even in remote areas like near Patna.
b. Preferably, have her seen by a psychiatrist who can coordinate with a physician, considering her other comorbidities and current medication.
c. If she’s unaware of her antidepressants, it’s important to involve her in understanding her treatment gradually and gently, with family support and possibly counseling.
d. If her symptoms worsen (e.g., refusal to eat, suicidal thoughts, confusion), take her for an immediate in-person psychiatric evaluation.
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Don’t abruptly stop any current medications. If she continues to be excessively drowsy, ask the psychiatrist to review the dose or type of antidepressant, as some can cause sedation, especially in middle-aged women. Consider engaging a psychologist or counselor alongside medical treatment for trauma-informed therapy.
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Rewa
Kindly consult
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Dr. Mohd Ahsan
Psychiatrist
11 yrs exp
Lucknow
Symptoms are suggestive of anxiety/anxiety secondary to General medical condition
A thorough evaluation is definitely needed to arrive at a conclusion
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Refer to psychiatry (can go to AIIMS Patna- Dr Rehan mateen) can give my reference for the same
he is my colleague working there
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don't self diagnose/self medicate
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Dr. Niharika Singh
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Will be happy to help
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Dr. Myle Muralidhar
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kurnool
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I can understand your concern that your mother is suffering from diabetes since many years. It is common that in people with diabetes, depression is most common illness but with proper treatment it is completely curable.
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please consult online for further evaluation and treatment
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