12 Psychiatrist Doctors found in Patna
A psychiatrist treats a wide range of mental disorder. Some of the most common diseases and disorders treated by a psychiatrist are depression, personality disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorder, addictive behavior, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychosis, etc.
Some of the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder include washing hands frequently, constant unwanted thoughts, cleaning things a lot, fear of losing something or someone, repeating certain words, anxiety, social isolation, panic attack, constant checking, failing to attend office and schools etc. Having experienced these symptoms, you are recommended to consult psychiatrist to treat your condition.
Depression leads to emotional pain. But, it can adversely affect your body and overall health in many ways. According to expert psychiatrists, depression is a risk factor for many health issues and may also worsen the pre-existing illness. The wide range of illnesses associated with depression are arthritis, gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, schizophrenia, stroke, diabetes, cold etc.
A psychiatrist is a doctor who is specialized in treating mental illnesses, behavioral and emotional disorders. There is a wide range of psychiatric disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors that affect overall health and mental wellbeing. Having diagnosed your symptoms and conditions you are advised to talk to your doctor. Your General Practitioner may advise you to consult a psychiatrist for better treatment. Or, you may consult psychiatrist directly. After assessing conditions your psychiatrist can prescribe medication depending on the severity of the disease.
The symptoms of a psychiatric disorder vary from patients to patients and depend on the severity and length of the diseases. Some of the psychiatric symptoms include feeling sad, feeling low, confused thinking, excessive fear, worries, mood changes, withdrawal from friends, tiredness, delusion, alcohol abuse, excessive anger, suicidal thinking, etc.