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

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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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Help her in learning basic life skills . Brushing, showering, cleaning, eating etc.Rest consult nearby government hospital for more help ...  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

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

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 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 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 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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I believe, she would have had proper treatment post her accident. I think her scan reports were all normal. After all those, if she still behaves like that, consult a neurologist with all those report ...  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

I had a deep mental trauma a couple of years ago that completely altered my mental state. For the past two years, I've had uncontrollable mood shifts—I feel okay sometimes and sometimes I suddenly crash into extreme sadness and lose all motivation

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Ok. You can consult me online for consultation. ...  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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Yes Start taking till 32 wks ...  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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Can help you with your concern. Your concern need to be evaluated in detail with history and possible examinations. Can contact for consultation via chat ...  Read More

I am having mental problems my physician is describeing me nexito10 mg can i take that my symptoms is(depression,anxeity,loss of interest,anger,religious ocd,multiple phobia's and fear of something worng will happen with me financially and physically)

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Kindly get a proper evaluation done from a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I am having mental problems my physician is describeing me nexito10 mg can i take that my symptoms is(depression,anxeity,loss of interest,anger,religious ocd,multiple phobia's)

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Hi.. yes you can ...  Read More

I am having mental problems my physician is describeing me nexito10 mg can i take that my symptoms is(depression,anxeity,loss of interest,anger,religious ocd,multiple phobia's)

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Hi ... These are many problems you are suffering with. I would say to consult a Psychiatrist who can help you to deal with all these problems and adjust the dosage of medication accordingly ...  Read More

I want to know what I do to recover my mental health because mental health distract me to much I cant focus on anything I dont understand what I do please tell me something what I do please

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Therapists may like to talk to you to ascertain more information to find out the cause for your distractions. It will be more ideal if you may consult NIMHANS at Lakkasandra/ Wilson Gardens, Hosur R ...  Read More

I got married on 7th sept 2022 and it was an arranged marriage. After so many nasty thing has happened and have decided to come out of that marriage life. . it' s been 3 months now came out of from my hudband's place. But the thing was too clear on my decision and have no guilts as because had given lots of efforts and tried to explain him but noth

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Have clarity on what made you think of leaving him..? Have a clarity on what makes you go fond of him? Wet the gap between these two.. ...  Read More

I have anxiety problem and overthinking..... right now i am having a fear of getting fully mental ..... i want to know that thinking of become fully mental make it real and anxiety can make you fully mental . I am thinking of these problems that because of my this thinking i will become mental .

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There is nothing called fully mental.Dont get worried,anxiety disorder can be treated by some medication and therapy. ...  Read More

So i had a terrible relationship in the past but then after some years I found a guy who genuine and loyal to me since 4 years . My relationship with family aren't that great. I have social anxiety since 6 years. So he is the only guy I m close to. And we decided we will marry in the future. But his parents won't allow due to caste problem. Now I c

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You need medicine and counselling Visit a psychiatrist for medicine and Clinical psychologist for counselling ...  Read More

I get repetitive thoughts and negative too, it happens again and again, I have tried a lot but it is not getting right, plz help me someone, I want to get out off this, I am not well mentally.

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Need details about symptoms. Like is it intrusive or only rumination ...  Read More

How to develop a good mental health naturally?.Can you please tell me ways by which I can improve my mental health.

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Mindfulness meditation ...  Read More

My younger brother is suffering from mental illness from last one month , it came to know juz before few days ,he is claiming that his mind is not in his control and it is govern by some one else and operation what he is performing is because of that power , he never have such problem before ever . In night his whole body is shivering and he is not

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Consult with a Psychiatrist immediately. ...  Read More

I have no access for my anti psychotic i m decorated army officer posted at a very sensitive area... there is no access to medical facility i m suffering from bipolar disorder for about 3 years. Now i m perfectly fine but my anti psychotic medication has got exhausted it would take 7 days to come. What info more you want pls help doctor i m perfect

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Please continue your medicine as soon as possible ...  Read More

If mother has some mental issues then will her child also can get some mental problem..??? Does mental illness passes from mother to child..???

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There are chances of disorder being carried.. it differs from disorder to disorder ...  Read More

My friend is going through a rough patch in life. He needs some kind of therapy sessions to help his mental health get back on track. How should he go about it. I am not sure as to the problem type I selected if it is the right one. Please provide some guidance

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Fix an appointment with a therapist on behalf of him by choosing one of the consultants available on this platform. And encourage him to seek a professional support.. ...  Read More

My father is suffering from mental problem from the last one year, but he thinks he is absolutely fine. He talks nonstop about his old stories, and also talks alone when there is no-one. And sometimes stays silent and sleeping all the time. And sometimes behave completely normal. But he is eating and doing the day to day activity time to time.

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Needs to be evaluated for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Please consult for Homoeopathy through practo. ...  Read More

A girl says there is some man who deeply love her and she is married too to that man. Is this a mental illness? What is name of this illness.what are other symptoms of the same illness?

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It will be important to verify her class and check if it is true or false. Pls ask for more specific details from her and look for consistency and congruency in her description. If there is a fault, ...  Read More

Who is better at diagnosing any mental health problem or mental illness is it a psychiatrist or psychologist?

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A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can both prescribe medicines and counsel a client. A Psychologist is a non medical person who can counsel and perform some psychological tests on a client but c ...  Read More

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