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What are the risks of Electroconvulsive therapy?
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The most common risks associated with ECT are disturbances in heart rhythm. Broken or dislocated bones occur very rarely
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Can electro stimulation cause a seizure in a person who has never had a seizure?
Yes, electroconvulsive therapy can cause a seizure in people that have never had a seizure. However, beyond that, general electrical stimulation on the body (such as with a TENS machine) should not induce a seizure in a person who is not an epileptic.
Is applied kinesiology safe?
There are no major risks associated with this gentle, noninvasive therapy. It is generally safe for people of all ages and has no side effects
What happens during Electroconvulsive therapy?
During electroconvulsion therapy, other wise known as 'shock' therapy, electrical currents are sent through the brain. This treatment is believed to help cure mental illnesses such as clinical depression and schizophrenia. When ECT was first introduced, many people were afraid of this certain treatment because of the use of electrical currents. Today however, electroconvulsion therapy is quite effective and is well used for several mental illnesses. There are only a few rare cases of ECT that go wrong now and most that do are only minor. ECT mimics a sort of seizure which 'cleanses the mind and body'. Even though ECT is quite successful in many ways, there are a few symptoms of this therapy that have been reported to never fully go away. (memory loss mainly) Although this treatment is believed to be quite painful in some ways and there are a few drawbacks, it is highly successful at its purpose and for some people who have allergic reactions to the medications prescribed to replace this therapy, it is highly helpful. For these people, ECT may be their only option for now.
What are the different kinds of risk?
[1] PERSONAL RISKS [2]Liability risks [3]Legal risks [4] liability risks
What is radiotherapy also called?
It is sometimes called radiation therapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation
What risk is involved in electroconvulsive therapy?
Electroconvulsive therapy is safe and effective.
What has the author Max Fink written?
Max Fink has written: 'Electroconvulsive therapy' -- subject(s): Electroconvulsive therapy, Mental Disorders, Therapy
Is Electroconvulsive therapy controversial?
Electroconvulsive therapy is among the most controversial of all procedures used to treat mental illness
Can you die from electroconvulsive therapy?
Yes
When is electroconvulsive therapy used?
When depression fails to respond to treatment or when there is a high risk of suicide, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) sometimes is used.
What type of mental illness is electroconvulsive therapy used to treat?
Electroconvulsive therapy-- This type of therapy is used to treat major depression and severe mental illness that does not respond to medications.
Who famous was helped by electroconvulsive therapy?
Janet Frame
What was Electroconvulsive therapy first called?
"shock treatment."
Is electroconvulsive shock therapy still used to treat severe depression?
yes it is.
Who developed electroconvulsive therapy?
Two Italian doctors named Cerletti and Bini
Where can you get electroconvulsive therapy in MD?
I got it at St. Joseph's Hospital in Towson, Maryland.
What does the medical abbreviation ECT mean?
ECT in medical terms means electroconvulsive therapy.
