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Depression in general clinical practice--a diagnostic problem

D K Puri1, S Kumar, A Malhotra

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Rohtak.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|March 1, 1995
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Depression in India often presents with physical symptoms rather than a low mood, complicating diagnosis. Early detection requires awareness of these varied manifestations among healthcare providers.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Depression is a prevalent mental health condition with diverse clinical presentations.
  • Understanding cultural variations in depressive symptoms is crucial for accurate diagnosis, especially in developing nations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common depression manifestations in Indian patients.
  • To educate healthcare professionals on recognizing varied depressive symptoms for improved early detection and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 100 patients diagnosed with depression in India.
  • Observation and documentation of reported and observed symptoms.

Main Results:

  • All patients experienced depressed mood, but only 22% explicitly reported it.

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  • Somatic symptoms and insomnia were frequently highlighted, often overshadowing the mood component.
  • Varied manifestations included anxiety, lack of interest, paranoid ideas, and obsessions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Depression in India frequently presents with masked mood symptoms, emphasizing somatic complaints.
    • Physicians need to be vigilant for atypical presentations of depression to avoid diagnostic challenges.