Symptoms and Treatment of Depression It is common for all of us to feel low at times. This is normal. However, in some individuals, this feeling continues to stay for a period of two months or more. Such a state is called depression. This illness is serious and needs to be attended medically. What Causes […]
What Is Gag Reflux? Let us first understand what is gag reflux and how is it elicited. Gag reflux is an involuntary contraction of the muscles of the pharyngeal wall in response of some trigger. The reflux is automatic (occurs without one’s control) and is perceived as choking. The reflux is elicited when something touches […]
Chemical Imbalance in Mood Swings Our brain is a complex structure made up of many specialized cells called neurons. These cells have long tails called axons, which are sort of wires connecting different areas of the brain and other parts of the body. A neuron connects with another neuron or a muscle spindle via certain […]
Differentiating Recurrent Depression From Bipolar Disorder Q: I’ve been having constant mood swings for years, had more downs than ups. Whenever I’m in a good mood, I want to do a lot. I even tried to set up my own business but failed twice. A friend of mine thinks I may be bipolar, I don’t […]
Can Stress Cause Muscle Aches and Soreness? Q: I am a 43 years old male. In November to December, I used to run four miles every day. I got a virus in January. I always had anxiety attacks. I had been type A – always in a hurry, little sleep etc. In February, my father passed […]
How to Withdraw Benzodiazepines? Q: Dear doctor, as per your advice I have met a doctor and got hypnotherapy for eating phobia that is sitophobia. Now I am OK. But the problem is that for last 9 months I have been taking Clonazepam and Valeptol that were prescribed by a Neuro doctor. These did not […]
Stress Causing Neck and Back Aches Q: Since last year, I have been thinking a lot about myself. I continue to think what’s going to happen; how can I overcome my problems. And because of this, I feel needle pain at my upper back, neck and back of the head. My problematic areas which I […]
Pain in Thigh Q: Hi, initially I had pain in my right outer thigh area at night. Then it increased in the day time too. After then, I had pain in my hip. Now I have pain in my other thigh area for sometime. I got an MRI of my back, hip, brain and pelvis. […]
Dealing With Depressive Thoughts by Routine Activities Q: Dear sir, I am 37 years old and married. I have a 2 years old daughter. I have been taking treatment for depression since many years. I prefer to stay alone. I do not like company of even my father or mother. I had medical problem of […]
Deanxit (Flupentixol + Melitracen) Tablet Deanxit is grouped under medications that are used for treating depression. Deanxit is made up of two components- flupentixol 0.5mg (or flupenthixol, an antipsychotic) and melitracen 10mg (a tricyclic antidepressant). When mixed together, the drugs work by maximizing the effect against illness. However, it’s not a good choice because of […]
