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My mom is suffering with psychological problem. Doctor advice us to do ECT treatment. Is ECT works? And ECT have any negative impact ? Please reply me.

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Electroconvulsive therapy is a proven, safe, effective treatment which works many times when medications fail. Due to new technological advances and anaesthesia technique, it has become an Out Patient ...  Read More

Hi, My father was given ECT earlier for depression. And now they are prescribing some new treatment,saying Which will be more & Fast effective to patient than ECT,which will be given through saline,which will last for bit more time than ECT.Sir I want knowledge of what exact this new treatment is coz I m new to this? & what is it called? Is

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Do ECT or any other help in anxiety and depression? Kindly guide me. These anti depressants are not working for me.. What should be my next stop?

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If ur anxiety and depression is mild to moderate go for therapy…if it’s severe go for medications n change the drug r try combination ...  Read More

Nowdays ect treatment will it use?what are the pros and cons of the treatment.if it effective for violent patients?

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ECT is still in use and sometimes is the most effective treatment for severe conditions. However this treatment has to be used judiciously and decision should be made carefully by expert experienced ...  Read More

My father is 70 year old with depression since 30 years and now he is not able to control. Should we go for ECT ? Which hospitals have this facility ?

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ECT is the best treatment for severe and refractory depression. ECT works quickly, which is why it's often the treatment of choice for people with highly severe, psychotic, or suicidal depression ...  Read More

I have done radio Frequency ablation treatment 3 days before and am taking pan 40 tablet in the morning before food. Is it okay having 650 ml of beer which consists 6% alcohol

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Kindly avoid alcohol.,it may precipitate issues. ...  Read More

Can ECT treatment successfully treat bipolar depression? Can ECT treatment successfully treat bipolar depression?

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In some cases maintenance ECT is also needed at frequent intervals ...  Read More

Hi can u tell me how much charges for ect therapy in India?

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Hi, It depends on the hospital and psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Does ect work for treatment resistance depression ? Does ect work for treatment resistance depression ?

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Hi.. yes it does ...  Read More

6 months ago I had an ECT. But my cognitive function and most of my memory faded or not recovered. I am currently seeing a neuropsychiatrist. He is not giving me medicine for my memory loss and cognitive function. Please help me by telling me what doctor I should go and get a better treatment for my memory and cognitive function. Even I am unable

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Piracitam continue treatment with psychiatrist ...  Read More

A lot of people after being experienced of ECT globally have reported no improvement why is it so???

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

Does ECT work 100% for Bipolar Depression. Does ECT work 100% for bipolar Depression. Does ECT work 100% for bipolar Depression.

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

There was a news by BBC that ECT causes brain damage. In this case why should people with severe mental condition be treated by ECT?

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

I suffer from Depression and Anxiety. My psychiatrist suggested Electro Convulsive therapy ( ECT). I have taken 6 sessions of ECT so far. 3 sessions in a span of 10 days. And after a couple of months, 3 sessions in a span of 2 months. I feel that I became forgetful and I'm not able to analyze anything properly. Do ECT sessions affect the intellectu

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ECT can cause memory decline, with cognitive retraining it can be improved. Consult your treating psychiatrist for the same and seek remedial measures. ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from mental illness. We consult a doctor but did not take medicine. Why doctor not apply ect firstly ? Is it unsafe? Is it not working properly?

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ECT is chosen based on the severity of illness. It's safe and effective. But it is costly. ...  Read More

Suffering from Depression since i was 10. Things got out of hand when I was in college. Since then I've seen 5 psychiatrists. I don't feel connected to anything, like a blank slate, very difficult to cry even. Got diagnosed with diabetes few days ago. Physician told it might have been caused by my current medicines. I've been thinking of Ketamine t

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Hello there, It can be tiresome to change Psychiatrists over time. At times medicines may surprise you with side effects. Alternate therapies include Psychotherapy with an experienced Psychiatrist. H ...  Read More

The consultant psychiatrist has recommended ECT to help speed up the recovery of a patient with acute schizophrenia. In my research most articles have mentioned temporary memory loss. Some articles have hinted that in many cases the memories don't come back and patients might experience difficulty with cognitive activities like memorising and focus

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myth: ECT erases memory. reality: Most patients experience some short-term memory loss, which often improves with time. It is rare to experience long-term memory loss from mECT ...  Read More

I'm facing mental illness I'm using medications for last two months so doctors suggested me to go for ect electro convulsiveness therapy Please suggest me can I go for it as I heard that ect has many side effects

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Hi. This is Dr Kishore I think a doctor is a qualified person to treat you and does everything in the best interest of you. If you are suggested ECT by a psychiatrist, I think that might be a good tre ...  Read More

Can skin tags be removed by radio frequency? If not what treatment is needed to remove these? Also is it safe?

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Yes it can . It is very safe. Few gels can be used. Also some Lasers. ...  Read More

I have warts/lesions on my face and I need them to be removed using Radio Frequency treatment.

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Contact me for Radiofrequency removal of warts ...  Read More

I am suffering with Vamtings, motions, breathing, ect.., don't know whether it is pregnant or general issues

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Consult gynaecologist if you are suspecting pregnancy. If pregnancy is ruled out then these could be due to intestinal infection ...  Read More

Plz tell me anyone what role of tablet after giving treatment of ECT to patients it really helpful ? It grow our memory power ? ? And how to grow our memory power mental health reasoning power ? How to create our mind positive ? There are any courses for gaining power of memory ?

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Role of which tablet. To grow memory power and mental health reasoning power you have certain brain foods and exercises that you can google which helps improve the same. Thirdly, to make sure we per ...  Read More

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