Stomach pain, feel dizzy. Mentally and physically stressed, mood swings. Solution?
Patient: Hi i am 22 years old, 5 5 and 8 stone , in the last 2-3 weeks i have been feeling mentally and physically drained, stressed, and having mood swings. I am sleeping alot more than normal, though when i wake up i still feel exhausted. I have aches in my side and stomach pains and feel dizzy now and then sometimes seeing little white spots?? Doctor: Hello.......      Thanks for your query. I can understand your concern with the symptoms. It is possible that you are suffering from a depressive disorder that can explain your symptoms. However, you would require ruling out of anemia, thyroid disorders and an assessment by a general physician before considering the possibility of depressive disorder. Effective anti-depressant medication and psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy) are likely to be beneficial if we arrive at the diagnosis of depressive disorder. Hope you found the information useful. Regards Dr Sundar Gnanavel Psychiatrist