Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the branch of medical science that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

A psychiatrist is a specialist who specializes in psychological health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are well qualified to assess and treat both the mental and physical aspects of mental health problems.

Psychiatrists can advise or perform a full range of medical diagnostic and psychological tests which when combined with discussions with patients helps provide a clear picture of a patient’s mental and physical state. Their education and training enable them to understand the complex relationship between emotional health, medical illnesses, genetics and family history. It helps in evaluating psychological and medical data, to make a correct diagnosis, and to work efficiently with patients to develop treatment plans.

People seek psychiatric help for many reasons. The issues can be sudden, such as frightening hallucinations, panic attack, thoughts of suicide, or hearing “weird sounds.” Or it can be more long-term problems, like feelings of unhappiness, hopelessness, irritability or anxiety that never seems to go away. These issues can interfere with daily life and can worsen if not treated in a timely manner.

The number of people suffering from mental diseases around the world is growing day by day. Here are some of the most common mental issues found among people:

Depression: It is the most common mental disease and usually affects women more than men. It is characterized by sadness, loss of interest, low self-worth, difficulty sleeping and irritability.

Anxiety: symptoms of anxiety can include rapid breathing, restlessness, increased heart rate, difficulty sleeping and trouble concentrating. People with anxiety may experience fear, worry, nightmares, panic attacks or painful thoughts that they cant control.

Bipolar Affective Disorder: It causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression). When you are low you may feel sad and hopeless, and when you are high you may feel excited and full of energy.

Schizophrenia: It is a severe mental illness and symptoms include disturbances in perception, thinking and behavior.

Dementia: It is a chronic and progressive mental disease commonly seen among older adults. Symptoms may include forgetfulness and reduced thinking abilities that interferes with daily functioning.

At RxDx we have a team of specialists that work in coordination to rectify any kind of health issue you are facing. You may visit your physician for any condition related to your mental or emotional health. These doctors have expertise in recognizing and identifying the severity of the condition and you may get referred to an experienced Psychiatrist for further examination and evaluation. However, if you are already suffering from some mental issue then you may directly visit a Psychiatrist by booking any appointment.

If you or your loved one is suffering from some kind of psychological or mental health issue, you should not wait for things to get improved by itself.

Book an appointment with an experienced Psychiatrist at RxDx Multispeciality Clinic and get the expert opinion.