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Agitated, Self-withdrawal
My mother is getting angry at almost everything, always agitated, irritated, feeling useless, not eating properly. And importantly does not want to visit a Dr for her condition. Please help and guide
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She may be suffering from dementia proper evaluation is required
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Rout
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Cuttack
U can consult a doctor at practo.. If ur mother unwilling to visit doctor then u can bring doctor near to her through practo.
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Patient at that age with those symptoms may have the diagnosis of Depression.But is that depression is primary or secondary to medical conditions and/or dementia, a detailed medical and psychiatric evaluation is to be done.Diabetes, Blood pressure, Hypothyroidism, VIT D or or other vitamins deficiencies should be ruled out.
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As mentioned above , there is a need for medical and psychological evaluation.Dementia pts generally present with difficulties in the memory processes.Forgetting can make them irritable and some of the complaints as mentioned.
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Please take an opinion from a psychiatrist and a physician.A detailed history and examination is required for coming at a diagnosis and further management.
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