DEPRESSION
Disease information
DEPRESSION
Depression
.
Constant and persistent
feeling
of deep sadness and hopelessness.
It affects about 5% of Western populations.
Causes.
Of unknown
origin
, despite the continuing investigations.
It is assumed that as
a
result of
a
combination of
genetic
and environmental factors, mediated by complex and subtle alterations in substances that regulate the
activity
cerebral
nervous
.
Signs and symptoms.
Sadness.
Reduced interest in what goes on around them.
Lack of personal hygiene, desaliño in dress.
Weight
loss or gain without dieting.
Loss or increased appetite.
Insomnia
, typically awakening early, or sleep
problems
.
Tiredness.
Feeling
of guilt.
Inability to concentrate or difficulty making decisions.
Irritability.
Dolores general.
Thoughts of suicide.
Risk Factors.
Family
history of
depression
.
Alcoholism
.
Failures at work or in personal relationships or marriage.
Compulsive
personality, rigid, perfectionist or independent.
Lack of emotion or anger.
Death or loss of
a
loved one.
Changes in work or destination.
Surgery, such as
a
mastectomy.
Major
diseases
.
Life stages, such as the onset of maturity.
Medications such as benzodiazepines, beta - adrenergic blockers or reserpine.
Some
diseases
such as
diabetes
,
cancer
of the pancreas or hormonal abnormalities.
Prevention.
Psychotherapy support.
Communication with
family
and friends.
Education of
family
members to take on the
problem
.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
DIAGNOSIS:
The diagnosis is made by clinical interview, supported by
specific
questionnaires.
TREATMENT:
Psychotherapy combined with medication.
Antidepressants.
Lithium
for cases of mania associated.
Anxiolytic medication (anti - anxiety)
Sedatives to prevent
insomnia
.
Hospitalization in severe cases.
The electroshock in severe cases can save lives.
Strenuous exercise and balanced diet.
Complications.
Suicide.
Being attentive to the warnings made by the patient, can be certain (that is not true when patients notice of their intention to commit suicide indicating that they will not seriously)
Psychotic behavior or hallucinations.
Personality ridiculous or misconduct.
Forecast.
It is
a
chronic
disease
.
If treatment is started early and continues to be very strict
disease
, you can send,
though
there are always risks of relapse.
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