Peripartum mood disturbances physical examination
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunita Kumawat, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
There are no physical exam findings that are particular to major depressive illness; rather, the diagnosis is made primarily on the patient's history and mental state evaluation. However, a comprehensive mental health examination should always include a medical examination to rule out any biological diseases that may be mistaken for depression.
Physical Examination
The majority of individuals with severe depressive illness seem normal. A reduction in grooming and cleanliness, as well as a shift in weight, can be seen in individuals with more severe symptoms. Psychomotor retardation may appears as a slowing or lack of spontaneous movement and responsiveness, as well as a flattening or loss of reactivity in the patient's emotional expression. Some individuals with major depressive illness have psychomotor agitation or restlessness.