A 34 year old housewife reports a three month history of feeling low, lack of interest in activities, lethargy, multiple body-aches, ideas of worthlessness, decreased appetite and disturbed sleep with early morning awakening. She is likely to benefit from –
Correct Answer: Anti-depressants
Description: This patient has (for 3 months)
Depressed mood (feeling low)
Lack of interest
Loss of energy / fatigue (lethargy)
Ideas of worthlessness
Disturbed sleep (insomnia / hypersomnia)
Decreased appetite
As more than 5 symptoms are present for more than 2 weeks, Diagnosis is major depression Antidepressant should be given.
Category:
Psychiatry
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