Chronic Bipolar Disorder

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Asked for Female, 52 Years

My family member is suffering from bipolar disorder from long. The reason yet not identified, but my question is - Can we get them treated in Indore with Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? How much would it cost?? And how long the relief could be expected?

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Dr. Sweta Parikh Psychiatrist 7 yrs exp Ahmedabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sweta Parikh

Psychiatrist 7 yrs exp Ahmedabad

Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition which would require medical treatment for long, more commonly for lifetime Even on treatment a patient can have sudden exacerbation of symptoms of either depression or mania ECTs would help in controlling the acute exacerbations. ECTs can bring rapid control but they cannot be a replacement to medicines. The cost of the treatment varies from place to place and depending on the symptoms, the number of ECTs need to be determined. Generally one would need 6-8 ECTs but the number can vary individually

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