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Electroconvulsive therapy-- This type of therapy is used to treat major depression and severe mental illness that does not respond to medications.
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Electroconvulsive therapy is a medical treatment for severe mental illness in which a small, carefully controlled amount of electricity is introduced into the brain
A small group of women undergoing treatment for uterine cancer noticed improvements in their appetities and sense of well being, and less severe nausea associated with radiation therapy.
The most severe side effects from radiation therapy depend on the patient and the area that's being treated. Patients often experience skin irritation or a lack of being able to produce saliva. Nausea and fatigue are quite common side effects and a percentage of patients will also experience hair loss.
Divers with decompression illness, climbers in high altitude, patients suffering from severe carbon dioxide poisoning, and children or adults in acute respiratory distress may require oxygen chamber therapy.
Yes, exposure to high levels of radiation can cause severe burns that may lead to skin damage and potentially cause the skin to fall off. This is often seen in cases of radiation therapy for cancer treatment or in nuclear accidents where individuals are exposed to high levels of radiation. It is important to limit exposure to radiation and follow safety protocols to prevent such severe effects.
Severe mental disorders require treatment with medications plus therapy. For severe mood and psychotic disorders, medications plus therapy make for a lifesaving combination, especially when the symptoms of mental illness culminate in suicidal ideation and/or psychotic thinking.
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Disturbed people with severe mental illness may not be suitable candidates for Gestalt therapy. Facilities that provide Gestalt therapy and train Gestalt therapists vary. Since there are no national standards for these Gestalt facilities
Surgery for tumor removal, biopsy, or size reduction is associated with postoperative pain and local nerve damage, which may be both severe and difficult to alleviate. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy also can produce.
There are several different options, depending on how far along the cancer has progressed. The first option is surgery. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used for the more severe cases, or if it returns.