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Suggest remedy for mental health problems
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hi,i think my brother suffers from a severe form of hypercondria,he complains about different problems that he has,but most notably,he thinks he has severe burns to his hands, the palms of his hands,his doctor sent him to a burns specialist,,the results were nothing no burns at all,,he still refuses to believe a burns specialist.He takes long periods of time off from work,because of what he thinks are his burns on both hands.He is also a compulsive hand washer,this gives the impression of redness to the hands ,which he thinks are burns. Sould i approach him and tell him that i think he suffers from hypercondria?,The doctors have put him on anti depression pills,should anti depression pills be taken by someone who suffers hypercondria ?,Its really getting really bad especially as he is staying with my mother who is a diabetic and is 82yrs old,it is really effecting her,shes wanting to move away to another house,so what should i do with my brother,as he has become paranoid about everything,and i think maybe suicidal?,,
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Dear User,Thanks for using health care magic.I think diagnosis you want to mention is hypochondriasis in which person constantly feels that he/she is ill and move from one doctor to another for treatment.Considering given history by you he seem not to be suffering from hypochondriasis but it seems obsessive compulsive disorder or delusional disorder.Detail evaluation of his symptoms and history needed to reach exact diagnosis. please take him to psychiatrist without wasting time and money in other treatment. After diagnosis treatment can be given.He is married or not? Considering your narration I also guess he should be evaluated for IQ(Intelligence Quotient) also'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".