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Please tell Which specialist doctor can diagnose mental retardation. Neurologist or psychiatrist ?

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Clinical psychologist ...  Read More

From last 1 years my brother suffering from mental retardation by birth is becoming more agressive . since then he assaulted few persons and tried to harm them. after fight he always run away from home. now we don't know what to do

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He needs psychiatric help. Please consult a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

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She is my sister she is mental retardation girl im decided to change her life now itself so plz kindly help to reach go way to improve her life we are vary poor family I'm the big so I have to change my sister life

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There are many government run centres that are dedicated to help chikdren and adults with special needs. Please connect with them. Therapies such as occupational therapies will help her a great deal. ...  Read More

Mental retardation runs in my family. My 7-year old nephew was recently declared as mentally retarded. However, his problem is still at an early stage and doctors assured us that it can be treated to some extent. Can an expert of this field tell me what are the various treatments for mental retardation?

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Firstly what is the level of intellectual disability? Also what test has been done to determine this? Would be easier to answer once these are answered ...  Read More

Our neighbour has been mentally retarded since infancy. He has a lot of physical and mental problems. He must be around 35 years now and we have observed that during some specific days of the month, he turns really wild. Are there any levels that are there to indicate the level of retardation? If yes, what are the different levels of mental retarda

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Level of retardation varies from mild to profound. However when you say the man turns wild- you need to define wild for a better clarity. If it is possible then ask the family members of that man to c ...  Read More

Hey! I have recently developed a liking to learn more on medical conditions and the human psychology. I was intrigued by a lot of mental disorders in humans. I would like to know more on the classification of Mental Retardation in humans. Can someone help me?

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There are 4 mild moderate severe and profound retardation. You can even read up on. This online ...  Read More

My daughter who is 20 years old is facing some mental issues. She had undergone a trauma after her mother's death in a fire accident. She is becoming very restless and is showing abnormal thinking. Are these the mental retardation symptoms? If yes, then how can I tackle with this problem without troubling her more?

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No it is not mental retardation. What is experiencing is completely normal. She was emotionally attached to her mother. This is an emotional outburst. Kindly consult with a clinical psychologist and s ...  Read More

My 4-year old daughter behaved differently since early childhood. Her speech, bodily movements and learning abilities were below average which worried my wife and I. When this behavior continued we consulted our local doctor who informed us that she might have mental retardation. I am curious to know how is mental retardation caused so can anyone h

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Hi dear parents thanks for the query, I am sorry for your situation, I understand your concern about your child illness. Yes it is really difficult to say what exactly could be the reason for mental r ...  Read More

My sister is behaving in a very weird way from past some weeks. She was met with a car accident 4 months ago. She's not able to grab things as she could before the accident. She doesn't talk to us properly but when she talks, she stammers while talking. I don't know what should I do to help her. People say that she's is acting mad. If so, then are

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Not mental retardation. You need to take your sister to a neurologist or a neuro psychiatrist as soon as possible there may be some issues that came about with that accident that you are talking about ...  Read More

Dear sir.my child is having mental retardation issue as a result of delivery complicacy since birth his age is 20 yrs is it possible to improve his mental abilty in Ayurveda .

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hard to say please visit pediatric neurology doctor ...  Read More

Can I take duvadilan retard 40 mg from week 15 of my pregnancy onwards? I have a history of one preterm delivery at 23 weeks. Is it enough to ensure no premature contractions? I've been advised to take one capsule once a day. How long does one pill work for? And how long does it take to take effect?

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Only if you have preterm contraction’s in this pregnancy You may be advised to it under supervision Also you need to get serial scans for cervical length and to decide if you might need a prophylact ...  Read More

I had told my Doctor that I feel less fetal movements sometimes, so she prescribed Complamina Retard 500 to me at 35 weeks pregnancies. Is it safe to take in 35 weeks

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Connect ...  Read More

Mom is taking nicardia retard 10 from long. Now she has been advised to change to Nicardia XL 30. Is Nicardia 30 xl is safe to use ?

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Connect ...  Read More

I have hypothyroidism and under medication. Will it affect my child mental health, if i get pregnant

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Hi. If your thyroid levels are well controlled by proper medication there will be no problem in preg . ...  Read More

I have tpo antibodies 736 and TSH 5.16...i am 33 yrs old...I m taking 50 mg thyronorm...I am planning for my second pregnancy...I am afraid if these tpo antibodies will harm my baby causing autism or any mental retardation in the baby...pls help me with this doubt...I am getting hell scared of this high count of antibodies...what are the complicati

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What affects the baby is high TSH during pregnancy. U need to make sure that the TSH is between 1 to 2.5 before u plan to conceive ...  Read More

I have hypothyroidism since 2016 after the birth of my first baby...my TSH is 5.07 ,tpo antibodies are 734.. I am planning for my second pregnancy....I am scared if this tpo antibodies will affect my baby and cause any mental retardation or autism in my baby...is it true hashimotos in mother will cause autism in baby...pls help me with this issue..

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Before planning u have to make sure that ur TSH is between 1 to 2.5. also u have monitor it regularly during pregnancy and adjust doses accordingly ...  Read More

Hair growth retarding cream or lotion Which cream or lotion is best Which has minimum side effects

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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. ...  Read More

I have syster who is mentally challenged since her birth. She is physically normal but her wisdom level is not at par with her age. Now her age is 28 years but she is having wisdom of 5 years kid. My father and my grand father is lightly Innocents not mentally retarded. While my mother is pregnant when my syster is there in her womb, she had did al

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Yes so many tests are there but important one is triple marker test .In this test w are seeing HCG level,alphafetoprotien and estriol level also.It is usually done in12_13 weeks but consult to your gy ...  Read More

I am looking for a homeopathic psychiatrist to treat my son who is suffering from Psycosis ( as the doctors say ), allopathic medicines have a terrible side effect hence i do not want to use them.

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I understand ur concern. But no medicine is side effect free.even ur simple paracetamol has side effects. However since benefit outweigh risk we use them. If ur son has psychosis which occurs due to ...  Read More

I had Hyperthyroidism and got it treated with Radioiodine Therapy. Later after few months it turned into Hypothyroidism which was from 3 years now which is affecting my overall health into very bad condition. 1. I put on so much weight. 2. Energy levels are decreasing day by day. 3. So much into depression, no mental strength. 4. No healing power

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Radio iodine ablation always leads to hypothyroidism. You should take thyroid replacement therapy in the form of levothyroxine. It is must after such a procedure ...  Read More

If a man or 25 year old remain in a house for 5 years not going outside it effect his mind or he became a mentally retarded ?

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Probably he is depressed. Pl take him to a psychiatrist ...  Read More

My brother is 43 year old he is mentally retard he is not ffollowing our instructions and he force us to do what he wants whether it's right or wrong or possible or not In medical science is there any solution for this problem . Ten year before a ct scan was done of his head and doctor said that one part of his brain is under developed .

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I suggest you to connect to me further for better advise after knowing some more relevant history that would be helpful in your case ...  Read More

I have a pain in the back side of my head, which is very painful sin one year, and also i believe that mind is not that much active like others, i want to live a nomal life. I am also in depression. Please refer a good and experienced doctor to me. And provide a solution to my problem.

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You need homoeopathic treatment. Visit me at my clinic for detailed case history and treatment by homoeopathic mode of treatment. ...  Read More

I am facing extreme mood swings since the last few months. Anxiety attacks r now frequent. Find it difficult to process emotions w/o going through tears. My hypothyroidism is being treated since almost a decade now. Is depression a part of side effect of hypothyroidism? My thyroid levels are within normal ranges.

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Hi hi Thyroid abnormality results in emotional liability, panic attacks,, poor concentration and so on.... Make sure your thyroid hormones levels are within normal limits and consult physician... ...  Read More

I am facing extreme mood swings since the last few months. Anxiety attacks r now frequent. Find it difficult to process emotions w/o going through tears. My hypothyroidism is being treated since almost a decade now. Is depression a part of side effect of hypothyroidism? My thyroid levels are within normal ranges.

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You are on diabeta SR 1gm. Have you recently checked your sugars ? Almost 50% of diabetic patients suffer from depression, prevalence is even more in metro cities. ...  Read More

I am facing extreme mood swings since the last few months. Anxiety attacks r now frequent. Find it difficult to process emotions w/o going through tears. My hypothyroidism is being treated since almost a decade now. Is depression a part of side effect of hypothyroidism? My thyroid levels are within normal ranges.

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Hi hi Thyroid abnormality results in emotional liability, panic attacks,, poor concentration and so on.... Make sure your thyroid hormones levels are within normal limits and consult physician... ...  Read More

I am facing extreme mood swings since the last few months. Anxiety attacks r now frequent. Find it difficult to process emotions w/o going through tears. My hypothyroidism is being treated since almost a decade now. Is depression a part of side effect of hypothyroidism? My thyroid levels are within normal ranges.

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Hello there. Since you have already mentioned that your thyroid levels are normal, you shouldn't be worried about thyroid. Regarding mood swings, depression etc, they are a completely different iss ...  Read More

I am 21 Yr old but I am not physically developed. I still look like a 14 yr old girl. I just found that I m having hypothyroidism. & I searched from Google that hypothyroidism can retard the physical development. If it is so then is there any way by which I can develop my physic now?

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Hello, See an endocrinologist. for your impaired growth.Along with that have a good nutritious diet..Eat in time Avoid junk foods..Do regular walking which will help you in growth. ...  Read More

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