Question 1

i have psychogenic polydipsia, can you tell me the treatments?

Accepted Answer

Slowly reduce H2O in: Confirm that the diagnosiis. Incidental drug therapy is often the culprit, rare brain lesions can also masquerade as pp .See endo md, pp can be managed.

Question 2

what is the best treatment for shock?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause.: Shock is a general term that refers to a condition where the body is trying desperately to maintain stability of normal vital signs, but failing.  There are several major types of shock, depending on the reason for the condition. Trauma, infection, spinal cord injury, and cardiac failure are some of the more typical reasons. The best treatment differs for each category.

Question 3

what is the treatment of exhibitionism ? shock?

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Treatment: Exhibitionism is a disorder of sexual dysfunction.  A person will experience "recurrent, intesnse sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the exposure of one's genitals ot an unsuspecting stranger" dsm.   "shock therapy" is not common.  Other forms of aversive therapy may be used.  Often there is an underlying unresolved psychological conflict.  Seek psychotherapy.

Question 4

has anyone had shock treatment for cigarette cessation?

Accepted Answer

Not appropriate tx: Electroconvulsive (shock) therapy is only used for very specific indications - smoking cessation is not one of them.

Question 5

do they still do shock treatment for mental conditions?

Accepted Answer

Electroconvulsive Tx: According to mental health america, today, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is administered to about 100, 000 people a year. It has been shown in many (but not all) studies to be an effective treatment for severe depression, acute mania, and some schizophrenic symptoms. It is also used with some suicidal patients who would like a quicker effect than is possible with some medications.

Question 6

when someone does shock treatment how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Seconds: You i believe are referring to treatment of depression.  They first sedate you so that you do not feel anything and then they shock your brain to cause a brief controlled response.  You will not feel anthing. The episode itself typically last less than 30 seconds.  After, there may be some memory deficit, but you will not remember the event.  I have seen amazing rersults coming from ect.

Question 7

does shock treatment continues to be used for cases not responding to medicines even today ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Electroshock therapy has some value in a few selected cases.

Question 8

what is the treatment for toxic shock syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Several days/weeks: If the treatment is intensive before it becomes a full blown cardiac emergency- days. If ICU care is involved, then weeks after antibiotics, blood replacement, and sometimes d.I.C.(clotting problems) occasionally, if the diagnosis is missed or not treated soon enough, death is the result.

Question 9

hemorrhagic shock, what is the treatment for it?

Accepted Answer

Resuscitation: Hemorrhagic shock is a severe life threatening condition that requires stopping the hemorrhage immediately, usually with a surgery, blood transfusions, fluids, multiple monitors, all of these in an intensive care unit.

Question 10

how long does it take for symptoms of toxic shock syndrome to go away with treatment?

Accepted Answer

Several days/weeks: If the treatment is intensive before it becomes a full blown cardiac emergency- days. If ICU care is involved, then weeks after antibiotics, blood replacement, and sometimes d.I.C.(clotting problems) occasionally, if the diagnosis is missed or not treated soon enough, death is the result.

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