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Depression
Can depression start with physical symptoms such as acidity and headaches with no known cause? I have been suffering from dyspepsia and headache since last 4 months. I have done all my blood tests and other scans and reports are absolutely normal. So doctors have concluded that I'm suffering from anxiety mild depression.
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Yes. Depression can start with physical symptoms as clinical presentation of case. It's called masked depression. Instead of labeling you let's treat you with right medicine and help cure you. Please consult over phone for detailed case history and right prescription for your ailments. Dont worry you will get cured.
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Unexplained medical problems (I.e. after detailed evaluation by medical doctors has found no cause) are commonly due to mental problems.
Stress, depression and anxiety may not be apparent to the patient as it might be ‘converted’ by our sub-conscious mind in to physical symptoms. Thus, it seems paradoxical that without experiencing any psychological distress a person may have anxiety or depression, but it commonly happens.
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Consult a psychiatrist with an open mind.
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Dr. S Madhavan
Neuropsychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi thank you for posting this question.
In my practice I see more than 50% of patients with anxiety and depressive disorders presenting with bodily complaints. It is reassuring that you had physical check up and everything is normal physically.
Our mind and body are connected to each other. Stress, anxiety and depression can present with physical symptoms. Treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders will improve physical health. On the other hand improving physical fitness will help anxiety and depression.
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continue treatment, focus on relaxation, physical fitness and health.
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self help books and websites also help
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