Thursday, January 27, 2011

LATEST TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION

















Old Treatment For Depression
1.Anti-Depressants:Special drugs  to treat depression.
2.Electro Convulsive Therapy:Electrical wave form of the stimulus.


Latest Treatment for Depression
1.Deep Brain Stimulation:Stimulation of brain with inserting wires in the brain.The wires are connected to a pacemaker, inserted under the skin that provides constant electric stimulation.
2.Anterior Cingulotomy:It involves burning out connections in the brain that are hyperactive.


SIGNS AND SYMTOMS OF DEPRESSION
1.Feeling of hopelessness
2.Loss of interest in daily activities
3.Weight loss or weight gain
4.Loss of sleep or over sleeping
5.Restlessness
6.Loss of energy
7.Unexplained pains

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