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I am experiencing mood swings and anger issues often. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been married for five years with two children. My marital life is not fine. I am experiencing mood swings usually as well as anger. I usually got high temperament and burst my anger every 15 or 20 days. After bursting my temper, I feel very relaxed and light, as well as guilty. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This could possibly be due to mood disorders like mixed mood disorder, but to form any diagnosis, a detailed evaluation by a psychiatrist in person is required. Kindly do the same. Anyway, you should work on anger management, and the followin... Read Full »
I have a few behavioral issues. Is it ADHD?
Query: Hello doctor, Can you help me understand if my behavior is related to ADHD or if it is just my personality? I have difficulty staying still and fidget with my legs often. I can alternate between being highly productive one day and procrastinating the next. When I was younger, I would interrupt my t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for seeking help from a psychiatrist. Based on your situation, it seems that you may be experiencing mood swings rather than ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). I recommend following the below guidelines to manage your symptoms: Engage in daily ex... Read Full »
My wife gets irritated throughout the day. Please advise.
Query: Hi doctor, My wife looks highly irritated the whole day. She screams loudly at the top of her voice the whole day, even for a small issue. She keeps criticizing and nagging people. She is 65 years old. She has asthma and in menopause. Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description of excessive irritability, shouting and grumbling is suggestive of mood disorder and most likely a mixed mood episode. There are a few more details required for proper diagnosis and treatment. Is it a first episode? Please give the history of previo... Read Full »
What are the alternatives to Hydrocortisone?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has special needs. She had Cushing's syndrome and an adrenalectomy at the age of 8. She is now 31. She has had some psychiatric problems, and her current medication is 15 mg Hydrocortisone, 1 mcg Fludrocortisone, and 1.5 mg Risperidone daily. We have just taken her on holid... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your daughter. I must say that your daughter is rightly managed till now. These symptoms are not endocrine related. They are more related to the psychological condition, which is pre-existent. It is not easy to adjust anywhere else if one... Read Full »
How do I overcome the sudden shifts in my emotional state?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent feelings of depression for the past two weeks, which eventually led to hospitalization. Upon discharge, I noticed a period of emotional numbness. Gradually, over the next few weeks, my emotions began to return. However, recently, I experienced a seve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms you have described could be indicative of a mixed mood disorder or bipolar disorder. However, a precise diagnosis can only be established through a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a psychiatrist in pe... Read Full »
Can tablets Prozac, Xanax, and Aspirin interact with the liver enzymes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had variations in my liver enzymes for more than seven years. My cholesterol level is also constantly high. The reports show AST as 39 IU/L and ALT as 43 IU/L. I currently take tablets Prozac, Xanax, and Aspirin. Are my increased liver values due to these medications? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have recently done liver function tests, and your AST (aspirated transaminase), as well as ALT (alanine aminotransferase), has become higher than the normal range. Prozac conta... Read Full »
I experience extreme mood swings. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been thinking more and more about the possibility of being bipolar after a comment my friend made about me acting manic. I have noticed my mood fluctuating between extreme happiness, high energy, talkativeness, and confidence during the summer, to feeling extremely sad, worthless,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You might be experiencing borderline personality disorder rather than bipolar disorder (mania). Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a chronic sense of emptiness, emotional outbursts, impulsive behavior, and se... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My mother has been taking medication for 30 years to treat her health concerns, which include bipolar disorder and heart troubles. Her height is 5 feet, and she weighs 207 pounds. She is 53 years old. She is also suffering from wheezing problems while walking and doing simple work. She ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your mother has been on psychiatric medications for quite some time. Weight gain is a potential adverse effect of lithium. But, weighing its benefits with adverse effects, it is the gold standard for treating mo... Read Full »
My husband behaves weirdly in the bedroom. What is wrong with him?
Query: Hello doctor, I got married six months ago. My husband behaves weirdly in the bedroom. And he is using psychiatric medicine. Those are Limbitrol, Flutop 60, Prolol TR 40, Ventab plus for three months, and Sildenafil too, but it is not effective. He keeps locking himself, avoids me, washes things re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your husband is suffering from some psychiatric illness, most probably an affective disorder. The semen analysis report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) suggests asthenospermia, that is, low sperm motility. But all these problems, including erectile dys... Read Full »
My husband has not been sleeping properly after he stopped taking tablet Epilim. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My husband was taking the tablet Epilim for 20 years as prescribed by a neurologist. He decided to stop taking the medication two years ago. He experienced drastic changes in his behavior, mood, and sleep. He was not sleeping for at least 12 months and could not cope with stress. I think ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and your concern about your husband. Your husband has taken tablet Epilim (Valproate) for 20 years. It is a mood stabilizer as well as anti convulsion. If it is st... Read Full »