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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?
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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
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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
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