A member asked:

Haven't been able to eat much at all due to anxiety and depression . lost weight. what blood test will be off due to this?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Hormones and NTs: Currently there are no lab tests that can be used to diagnose people with any psychiatric disorder including depression/anxiety. We can however measure mediators (mechanisms) that might contribute to these serious symptoms. In addition to usual blood work (including thyroid panel), I use specialty lab kits to measure neurotransmitters (urine) and adrenal and sex hormones (saliva).

Answered 10/4/2016

5.2k views

Thank

See below: Tests may or may not reflect the degree of malnutrition. Seek an evaluation by a psychiatrist for an eating disorder, so diagnosis and treatment can follow.

Answered 11/6/2013

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more