Applying psychological counseling in gender medicine

Psychological counseling is an intervention method that helps patients face and overcome psychological problems, improve their emotional and cognitive state, thereby promoting their overall health.

Medical news December 15: Applying psychological consultation in gender medicine

Psychological counseling is an intervention method that helps patients face and overcome psychological problems, improve their emotional and cognitive state, thereby promoting their overall health.

Applying psychological counseling in the treatment of gender medical problems

Nowadays, issues of gender medicine are no longer a strange topic but increasingly attract the attention of society. In the treatment of gender medicine problems, psychological counseling plays a very important role.

Counseling helps patients deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, or guilt related to their gender, helping them to have a more positive view of themselves.

Applying psychological counseling in the treatment of sexual medicine problems not only helps patients solve problems related to sexual function, but also plays an important role in providing psychological support, improving mental health and helping patients better integrate into the community.

By combining medicine and psychology, treatment of gender issues becomes more comprehensive, more effective, and helps patients live happy, healthy lives.

Dr. Nguyen Anh Tu, Director of the Hanoi Center for Gender Medicine, said that in gender medicine, there are many problems that, after clinical examination, doctors cannot pinpoint the exact cause. Some patients have been treated with medication, even surgery, but the results are not long-lasting and optimal.

In these cases, many prestigious medical associations in the world recommend psychological consultation for patients before making treatment decisions.

When patients come to the Hanoi Center for Gender Medicine, doctors and psychologists perform couple psychotherapy, understand the couple's thoughts and finally come up with appropriate treatment solutions.

Regarding the benefits of gender counseling, doctors say this process can help patients better understand their bodies, improve communication skills during sexual relationships, and reduce anxiety and stress related to gender.

Psychological therapies help patients build confidence in their bodies and sexuality, thereby improving mental health and communication skills in sexual relationships.

Counseling also helps patients deal with issues such as depression, anxiety or guilt related to their gender, helping them have a more positive view of themselves.

For transgender people, psychological counseling helps them overcome identity crises and adapt to their new bodies, while reducing feelings of loneliness and social stigma.

Difficulty in treating vestibular disorders

Vestibular disorder is a complex disease, easily confused with many other diseases, causing many patients to have long-term treatment without recovery. One of the main reasons is not being properly diagnosed, self-medicating or self-treating in unorthodox ways. This makes the disease not be completely resolved and causes serious consequences.

Many patients with vestibular disorders face confusion and fatigue when each time they receive a different diagnosis. This is a situation that the ENT Center, Tam Anh Healthcare System regularly receives.

Patients often go to medical facilities without results, mainly because of not being properly diagnosed, or self-medicating and self-treating in the wrong direction.

Symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, nausea, loss of balance, tinnitus, and headache can occur in many diseases such as cerebral ischemia, cardiovascular disease, inner ear disorders, or neurological diseases.

However, most patients go to general internal medicine or cardiology departments, which leads to the disease being missed or not being diagnosed correctly. Using drugs without proper diagnosis is not only ineffective but also has many potential risks.

In the past, when there was no supporting technology, the diagnosis of vestibular disorders was mainly based on clinical examination. However, abnormal eye movements were difficult to detect with the naked eye, leading to a high rate of omission or misdiagnosis.

Without the help of devices, patients often have to resort to traditional treatment methods, which are time-consuming and expensive without achieving results. Improper treatment makes the disease more chronic.

Currently, vestibular function measurement technology using a dynamic ogive system (VNG) applying artificial intelligence has helped doctors accurately diagnose the cause of vestibular disorders.

At the same time, classify the disease level and rule out some serious diseases such as 8th nerve tumor, cerebral infarction, cerebral vascular occlusion. This is a very effective support technology in the treatment of vestibular disorders, especially when the patient only needs to be tested once.

To effectively treat vestibular disorders, according to doctors, patients should see the right specialist, choose a reputable medical facility with modern equipment and multidisciplinary coordination.

Patients need to follow the doctor's instructions and return for check-ups on time. In addition, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, controlling stress, eating a nutritious diet, and avoiding sudden changes in posture will help support the treatment process and limit the risk of recurrence.

Vestibular disorder is a disease that can be completely cured if properly diagnosed and treated, with the support of modern technology and treatment methods.

Cerebral aneurysm is a dangerous disease that can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly. If not detected and intervened early, the aneurysm can rupture, causing brain hemorrhage and threatening the patient's life. Timely diagnosis and treatment are important factors to prevent serious consequences.

How dangerous is a cerebral aneurysm?

There are two main methods of treating brain aneurysms: surgical clipping and endovascular intervention. Although craniotomy can solve the problem, it is technically demanding and not always possible.

Meanwhile, endovascular intervention, which involves plugging the aneurysm with a metal spring, is now the preferred option for most patients because it is minimally invasive and can be applied in most cases, as long as there are no financial obstacles.

According to Dr. Luong Tuan Anh, an expert at the Department of Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Intervention, 108 Military Central Hospital, if not treated promptly, a cerebral aneurysm can lead to a ruptured aneurysm, causing brain hemorrhage and threatening life. Even if it does not rupture, the disease can leave serious sequelae.

Cerebral aneurysms can occur due to many different causes, including congenital factors, smoking habits, obesity, but the most common cause is high blood pressure.

Symptoms of a cerebral aneurysm often develop silently, and when a patient experiences a sudden headache, vomiting, or a headache that persists without relief, it may be a sign of a cerebral aneurysm.

Many patients do not notice any obvious symptoms until the aneurysm ruptures. Therefore, early detection is very important. Patients should be alert if they have signs such as persistent headaches, recurring headaches, headaches that do not respond to conventional medications, or sudden, severe headaches.

Diagnosis of cerebral aneurysms requires the use of imaging techniques such as multi-slice CT scan or magnetic resonance angiography. These techniques help doctors determine the location and size of the aneurysm, thereby providing appropriate treatment options.

Recently, patient PVD (58 years old, Hanoi) came to the Department of Cardiovascular Diagnosis and Intervention, 108 Central Military Hospital because of a dull headache that lasted for 2 weeks and was not relieved by taking medication.

A CT scan revealed a cerebral aneurysm with a high risk of rupture, and the patient was scheduled for intervention with a metal spring to unclog the aneurysm. After treatment, the patient recovered and was discharged after 24 hours, returning to normal life.

The aneurysm embolization intervention method has effectively resolved the cerebral aneurysm condition of PVD patients, while avoiding dangerous risks related to aneurysm rupture.

Cerebral aneurysm is a dangerous disease but can be successfully treated if detected early. Timely screening and diagnosis are important factors in minimizing the risk of complications and death. Therefore, when there are any signs of suspected cerebral aneurysm, the patient should immediately go to a specialized medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Currently, there are many effective methods for treating cerebral aneurysms, especially endovascular intervention, helping patients recover quickly and minimize complications.

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