What are the conditions that a psychiatrist treats?
As psychiatrists have a deep knowledge of physical and mental health and how they affect each other. They support people with conditions of mental health such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addiction
What are the main warning signs of mental illnesses?
Some of the main signs and symptoms of mental illnesses are anxiety, high & low mood, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, dementia, eating disorders, social withdrawal, fear, and long-term sadness or irritability.
What is the role of a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is expert in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health, including substance use disorders. They are qualified to examine both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Psychiatrists usually prescribe medications along with psychotherapy
Does a psychiatrist treat only serious conditions?
No, Psychiatrists assess and treat people with a wide array of difficulties. It applies to those seeking treatment themselves and those referred by others
What are the benefits of Interventional radiology?
The benefits of Interventional radiology are:
- Less cost than traditional surgery.
- Shorter hospital stay
- Faster recovery time
- Reduced risks and greater comfort
Will my IR procedure be uncomfortable?
It is a minimally invasive procedure in which you will be made as comfortable as possible and your interventional radiologist will make every effort to ensure your comfort and support you during the procedure
What are the interventional radiology procedures?
The interventional radiology procedures are embolization to control bleeding, cancer treatments to shrink tumors in the body, needle biopsies of many organs such as lungs and thyroid glands, feeding tube placement and catheter placement.
Can I eat or drink before the IR procedure?
No, it is recommended to follow your doctors’ instructions before undergoing Interventional radiology procedures. As you will be under anaesthesia (IV sedation / general anesthesia), during which your body reflexes are temporarily stopped. So, if your stomach is filled with food or drink may result in the risk of vomiting which brings food into your throat
How long does an IR procedure take?
In Interventional Radiology the procedure times vary greatly. It takes about five minutes if it is a simple change of the G-tube without any sedation. If it is angiogram with aneurysm coil, the IR procedure usually takes four hours
Is Interventional Radiology safe?
There will be a risk in any medical procedures, but as interventional radiology is a safe and minimally invasive procedure when compared to traditional surgery. It also has a low risk of complication and minor risks are bleeding or infection
