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Dr. Muralidhara Rao, MD
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Dr. Muralidhara Rao is a geriatric psychiatrist practicing in Unknown City, Unknown State. Dr. Rao specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, particularly in older adults. Patients who visit geriatric psychiatrists typically look for help with problems like memory loss, depression, difficulty coping with change, stress, dementia, anxiety and more. Older adults may also experience emotional distress after being diagnosed with a disease as well. Dr. Rao helps patients after a comprehensive diagnostic exam so the root of their problems can be treated.
50 years
Experience
Dr. Muralidhara Rao, MD
- Chicago, IL
- Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
- Accepting new patients
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What activities help with anxiety?
Aerobic activities , breathing exercises, Meditation and Yoga
How can you help with alcohol addiction?
I like it when someone admits to acknowledges I have an alcohol addiction Thats really is the first great step! There is AA, Biological and Behavioral Treatments available now READ MORE
I like it when someone admits to acknowledges I have an alcohol addiction Thats really is the first great step! There is AA, Biological and Behavioral Treatments available now more than ever and more novel treatments like TMS as an add on off-label treatment is also available. The best first step is to see an Addiction Psychiatrist to address contributory factors if any such as mood and impulse control disorders. Simultaneous treatment approaches for both conditions offers the best possible treatment Wish you all the best! Murali Rao, MD, FACLP, DLFAPA Mindful TMS Neurocare Centers LLC DuPage Psychiatric Care PLLC Email: mrao@mindfultms.com www.mindfulTMS.com www.DuPagePsych.com
My friend doesn't take care of her mother. Is this elder abuse?
Not necessarily!
It could be their own financials or life situations. This is when you seek external help! The local township, AARP etc
It could be their own financials or life situations. This is when you seek external help! The local township, AARP etc
How can I help my grandmother with her depression?
Depression in elderly is more responsive to treatment than in younger ones! Please get her seen by a Telepsychiatry (for your convenience) appointment to start her treatment with READ MORE
Depression in elderly is more responsive to treatment than in younger ones!
Please get her seen by a Telepsychiatry (for your convenience) appointment to start her treatment with a suitable antidepressant and supportive therapy
Please get her seen by a Telepsychiatry (for your convenience) appointment to start her treatment with a suitable antidepressant and supportive therapy
How can I manage my father's temper with Alzheimer's?
1. Please try to find out the times of the day and events that irritates him, try eliminating those triggers 2. Do not answer or argue 3. If he is responding to unknown unseen READ MORE
1. Please try to find out the times of the day and events that irritates him, try eliminating those triggers
2. Do not answer or argue
3. If he is responding to unknown unseen people, not relevant to the present, may need psychiatric intervention
4. If still unmanageable, seek out treatment with a psychiatrist or at least a PCP
5. Once medical causes are ruled out, a trial of Depakote sprinkles may be for consideration from the MD/NP
Best
2. Do not answer or argue
3. If he is responding to unknown unseen people, not relevant to the present, may need psychiatric intervention
4. If still unmanageable, seek out treatment with a psychiatrist or at least a PCP
5. Once medical causes are ruled out, a trial of Depakote sprinkles may be for consideration from the MD/NP
Best
My mother is 80 years old and has severe anxiety. Should she really be on xanex?
Good question.
If she has been taking it for a long time and if it helps her anxiety and she has no side effects, she should stay on.
If she has been taking it for a long time and if it helps her anxiety and she has no side effects, she should stay on.
How do you calm an elderly person with anxiety?
The first thing is a psychiatric evaluation to know whether it is anxiety or agitation. Treatment depends on the Dx.
What types of medications are used to manage bipolar disorder?
Lithium Lomotrigine Depakote etc., but under good psychiatric care.
My elderly mother has become very afraid of leaving the house. What should we do?
Psychiatric evaluation to rule out depression or phobias and treat them accordingly.
Can the elderly take medications for depression?
Absolutely! They do respond to treatment better than the younger age groups!
How can you help with drug addiction?
By behavior modification combined with craving reduction medications, AA and NA.
Can alcohol addiction be cured without medications?
New Neuromodulation technologies like TMS - off label, could be tried.
Eg: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Eg: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Are medications effective in treating major depressive disorder?
Yes, but only in about 33%
How can you help with a gambling addiction?
There are some new off-label treatments for addctions by Neuromodulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.
My elderly mother has depression. What can be done for her?
Hi Did she have previous episodes of depression? Is there a family history of depression among blood relatives? Has she received any antidepressants and/ or psychotherapy in the READ MORE
Hi
Did she have previous episodes of depression? Is there a family history of depression among blood relatives? Has she received any antidepressants and/ or psychotherapy in the past?
Did she have previous episodes of depression? Is there a family history of depression among blood relatives? Has she received any antidepressants and/ or psychotherapy in the past?
What are the treatment methods for alcohol addiction?
In addition to AA, craving reducing medications, now there’s a novel method still off-label targeted TMS. Lots of research supporting this at this time. Put all of them together READ MORE
In addition to AA, craving reducing medications, now there’s a novel method still off-label targeted TMS. Lots of research supporting this at this time. Put all of them together because you need all of them to fight this addiction!
My mother hasn't spoken to us since she's been in assisted living. Could this be depression?
How long she has been there? Is she making a slow adjustment to the new environment? Is she looking at this as ‘abandonment’? Does she remain withdrawn in the assisted living facility? What READ MORE
How long she has been there? Is she making a slow adjustment to the new environment? Is she looking at this as ‘abandonment’? Does she remain withdrawn in the assisted living facility?
What is her cognitive status (any dementia suspected?) How’s her health in general? What activities of self care she can not manage on her own?
Yes, a whole number of questions, right?
Yes, it could be Depression, after she’s evaluated for all the above.
I know it’s hard. Personally, I’ve gone thru this.
What is her cognitive status (any dementia suspected?) How’s her health in general? What activities of self care she can not manage on her own?
Yes, a whole number of questions, right?
Yes, it could be Depression, after she’s evaluated for all the above.
I know it’s hard. Personally, I’ve gone thru this.
My husband is starting to have delusions, what can I do?
Thanks. You have correctly identified some possible causes for new late-onset delusions. Your husband needs to be evaluated by a Psychiatrist, preferably a Geriatric Psychiatrist READ MORE
Thanks. You have correctly identified some possible causes for new late-onset delusions. Your husband needs to be evaluated by a Psychiatrist, preferably a Geriatric Psychiatrist for proper remedies.
