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Neurotransmitters serotonin dopamine
How to diagnose serotonin dopamine deficiency what are the test available to ascertain it.. how to increase these happy harmones naturally or through safe medications ... does digestive imbalance or gastritis , acid reflux or GERD can cause these deficiencies...
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There are no such test available in routine medical practice to detect serotonin or Dopamine.
But the Symptoms cause by imbalance of there neurotransmitter can be identified and categories and can be treated effectively.
There is no effect on these by the gastritis or GERD or acid reflux.
Maintain good sleep hygiene.
Go for a walk daily atleast 40 minutes per day.
Keep your self busy.
Do some relaxation exercise.
Spent time in your hobbies.
Have a laugh.
Avoid any substance use.
Hope this helps you.
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If you have any symptoms then you must consult doctor like psychiatrist , homoeopathic doctor or neurologist.
Serotonin dopamine deficiency may causes various symptoms and it occurs due to various causes.
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Well there are certain tests in which we can confirm serotonin and dopamine level in brain but unfortunately these tests are not available for routine clinical practice. We check their metabolites in urine and do MRS scan to find it's value in special Location of brain.
What you asked these illness are many times associated with generalized anxiey. And anxiety disorder is well know due to serotonin imbalances. So may be that the reason your physician has explained you that.
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there are medication for the above symptoms. but remember they work only if there is a deficiency. In normal people they don't help and sometimes they switch and results in unwanted side effects.
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