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"Pathologies that affect the nervous system require patience", neurologist Olta Ramaj: Depression is little known among Albanians

2026-03-04 17:35:51Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Pathologies that affect the nervous system require patience",
Neurologist, Olta Ramaj

Neurologist Olta Ramaj stated on the show "Albania Live" with moderator Sidorela Gjoni that Albanians have recently shown an increased interest in mental health, but there is no in-depth knowledge about these pathologies.  

"Albanians have recently had an increased interest in brain health, in the brain and in the mind, let's put it this way. Information has recently become more accessible, but what we notice is that there is not a deep culture and knowledge installed among Albanians, and this causes patients to be referred when it may be too late or to be referred when in the wrong place. So, these pathologies are treated either by a neurologist or a psychiatrist, of course with the help of a psychologist and beyond. They are pathologies that require multidisciplinary treatment," said neurologist Olta Ramaj.

Regarding the right moment when we should consult a specialist for such pathologies, she says that there is a delay from patients.

"Doctor; a person can definitely understand the moment themselves, but generally and especially when we talk about our country, sometimes this is taken for weakness. So deficits, fitness problems, psychiatric problems, psychoses, or other deficits, are sometimes taken for weakness and this leads to the referral to a specialist doctor being postponed," the doctor continues.

But how much do Albanians know about depression, what is it, and where does it come from?

Doctor Ramaj says that depression is little known among Albanians.

"Albanians try to pretend they know it even more than they really do. Because if they really did, we wouldn't have these delays and these problems that we are discussing. As a neurologist, I want to say that it is necessary for a detailed assessment of patients to understand whether we are dealing with primary depression, or whether they are neurological problems, which at a certain stage are complicated by depression or there are also some pathologies such as dementia, Parkinson's, etc., which in their beginnings cause mood swings and it takes some time to understand whether they are a problem of depression or these neurodegenerative problems. In these conditions, we must pay attention to patients and not neglect their history, whether personal or family."

Further, she says that such pathologies require a lot of patience from patients until the medications or therapies have the proper effect.  

"The advice I will give is that patience is the key to success. For pathologies that affect the nervous system, and the mental one, patients who may have waited for a long time, that is, complained for years until they are referred to the right doctor, it does not cost them anything to wait a few more weeks until the doctor's treatment scheme, whether with medications or therapy, gives the effect and the patient gains confidence in himself, in the doctor, in society. I think it is a job for the whole society," concludes the neurologist.

 


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