Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My mother lost her father who she loved very much. Though the incidence was about five to six months back, she is not able to come out of the sorrow. She always remains depressed. We are trying our best to cope with her, but the situation is not improving.
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It might be that she might be suffering from adjustment disorder due to loss of a loved one because of which you are seeing these symptoms. It happens at a late age when you lose your spouse. But you should be careful that it does not proceed ahead. Also, please let me know if she also has any medical comorbidities like diabetes or hypertension and is she on medicines for any of these, whether she has thyroid issues? As it is known to cause depression-like symptoms. I hope this helps. Thank you.
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Answered by Education: MBBS Professional Bio: Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a Psychiatrist with 11 years of clinical experience. She completed her MBBS at Government Medical College, Aurangabad. The doctor specializes in the Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Mental disorders. She also evaluates patients to determine whether their symptoms result from a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments, or strictly mental issues. She is currently working at Life Smiles Family Clinic in Mumbai. This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore. Dr. Akanksha Sharma
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