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Weight loss and stress
My brother had gone into a deep thinking he had started getting the fear that he will get corona and even one of his friend died in blood cancer recently so that I will die with cancer so he started getting too much scare for which he loss his appetite and he was just sitting ideal but slowly slowly he is coming out of that thing but in that last month had reduced weight from 56 to approx 51 and right now also he has 75% recover but still he has got habits like he will go to wash his hands again and again or will spit something out of his mouth like something has got stuck in his mouth and he might get cancer or something , right now also he is eating properly his eating habits have improved a lot have started eating proper food started playing with his friends has started diverting his mind but still his weight is stable only it is not increasing it is still 51 around only ...
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Consult a psychiatrist . This lockdown had many detrimental effects on mental health of many people.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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consultation with a psychotherapist is advisable
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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app or directly via Watsapp { 96 1820 2424 } for fast and better reach ..
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Increase in weight takes time.
He is back to his normal routine that's a good sign.
If he is repeateadly washing hand and spitting a lot, he would need counseling.
And behaviour therapy.
Need not worry
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consult for any query
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Hi... A Counselling session will help your brother a lot. Kindly see a psychiatrist for the same. Other causes of weight loss can be evaluated and if negative will give your brother a boost of confidence . Kindly consult me for the same
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Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nellore
Continue with balanced diet
Weight gain needs time
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Dr. Mohamed Riyaz
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Chennai
Got your concern
Motivate him to do other works
Continue the same diet
He will gain weight gradually
Get psychiatrist opinion from nearby hospital
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