Question 1

what does gental wards look like?

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See an OB/GYN: If you think you have genital warts the risk of leaving them untreated and of developing cervical cancer are too high to be ignored.  See a doctor, get these diagnosed and have a pap smear done.  Also, if you have these, suspect that other stds may be present, and get tested, particularly for syphilis and hiv.

Question 2

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i am having nervous and tension during some exams so that i am forgetting things due to tension and after wards i am getting the problems?

Accepted Answer

Low dose propranolol: Ask your doctor if he could prescribe low dose Inderal (propranolol) 10-20mg to be taken an hour or so before your exams only to help you with performance anxiety.  This medicine affects the autonomic nervous system.  He has to rule out any problems that would be a contraindication.

Question 3

what causes put into a psych ward?

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Multiple: When you are a harm to yourself or others, or it is deemed that you can not care for yourself without proper supervision or treatment.

Question 4

could i sign my self in to mental ward?

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Yes: If you meet the criteria of being suicidal or homicidal, or in various jurisdictions if you are unable to care for yourself. If you feel you are a potential threat to yourself or someone else that could also lead to admission.

Question 5

how can i get admitted into a psych ward?

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Be suicidal: This answer may seem facetious but it's not. Psych. Hospitals will usually only admit you if you're a danger to yourself or others or if you're psychotic (hallucinating or delusional).
Why do you want to go? Take yourself to the nearest medical center emergency department and ask to see the psychiatrist on duty. The doc will help figure out what would help.

Question 6

why would someone get sent to a psych ward?

Accepted Answer

Severe Problems: Inpatient hospitalization is used when someone is having difficulties that are severe enough that outpatient treatment is not thought to be a good enough or safe enough option. Usually, there is a concern that the indiviidual presents a risk of safety to hinself/herself or to others.

Question 7

can you tell me what a psychatric ward is like?

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Therapeutic : in a Psychiatric unit , you see people suffering from different disorders exactly as you see on a medical floor people with variable ailments, patients  R usually ambulatory ,  participate in therapeutic activities i.e.  group therapy, med education , attend  leisure activities in a common day room, you  may see patients with 1:1 observation &amp; support by staff. the stay is usually 5-7  days .

Question 8

what qualifies someone to get admitted to a  psych ward ?

Accepted Answer

When less won't do: The law and medical ethics say that care should be provided in the "least restrictive environment" possible.  Since psychiatric wards are fairly restrictive, they should be used only when office visits or day treatment programs won't do.  Usual reasons: suicide or violence risk; severe psychosis, mania, or depression that prevents functioning outside the hospital; need for careful med adjustment.

Question 9

how long do they keep you after admitting you into the psych ward?

Accepted Answer

Greatly varies: The length of stay at a psychiatric hospital can be dependent upon multiple things including laws in your state severity of the illness and also insurance coverage.

Question 10

what is the best way to tell my family i spent a month in a psych ward?

Accepted Answer

Family: Be honest so as to build better trust & support.

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