Getting to the Diagnosis: A Case Study on a 51-Year-Old Female with Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideations  

作　　者：Stefanie Varela Taqialdeen Zamil Delfino Varela Ayman Tailakh Stefanie Varela;Taqialdeen Zamil;Delfino Varela;Ayman Tailakh(School of Nursing, California State University, Los Angeles, USA)

机构地区：[1]School of Nursing, California State University, Los Angeles, USA

出　　处：《Case Reports in Clinical Medicine》2024年第10期456-466,共11页临床医学病理报告（英文）

摘　　要：This case study explores the diagnosis and treatment of a 51-year-old female with exacerbated anxiety and depressive symptoms, which worsened prior to menstruation. Initial concerns involved the maximum dosage of psychiatric medications with persistent major depressive disorder and suicidal ideations. This led to a referral for a comprehensive evaluation to assess potential underlying medical conditions. The evaluation revealed multiple contributing factors, including hormonal imbalances, hypothyroidism, and vitamin deficiencies. This case highlights the importance of a thorough diagnostic approach to identify and address underlying conditions that may exacerbate mental health issues.This case study explores the diagnosis and treatment of a 51-year-old female with exacerbated anxiety and depressive symptoms, which worsened prior to menstruation. Initial concerns involved the maximum dosage of psychiatric medications with persistent major depressive disorder and suicidal ideations. This led to a referral for a comprehensive evaluation to assess potential underlying medical conditions. The evaluation revealed multiple contributing factors, including hormonal imbalances, hypothyroidism, and vitamin deficiencies. This case highlights the importance of a thorough diagnostic approach to identify and address underlying conditions that may exacerbate mental health issues.

关 键 词：Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder HYPOTHYROIDISM ANXIETY DEPRESSION Vitamin Deficiency Hormonal Imbalance 

分 类 号：R73[医药卫生—肿瘤]