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DEPRESSION Blood Test
Am suffering From Depression...I hav Consulted Psychiatrist..Doctor Suggested Thyroid Profile,CBC,CREATININE,ECG Tests..Can These Tests will be Helpfull to me??
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Dr. Guru Prakash K V
Psychiatrist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
It would be definitely helpful. The tests that has been advised by your consultant are the basic lab tests which are done to evaluate the treatable causes of Depression and also to get knowledge of basic blood levels before starting medications.
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Dr. D. Akshatha Gowda
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Thyroid disorders can present with symptoms similar to Depression and anxiety. Hence to make sure it's not due to those organic conditions, doctor might have suggested the same.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yoir history alone can tell if u have depression but no harm in checking thyroid levels
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