How Is PTSD Diagnosed?

Getting a proper diagnosis for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a critical part of getting the treatment you deserve, so you can feel safe, secure, and confident.

Klarity Clinic specializes in the treatment of PTSD in adults using ketamine infusion therapy, an innovative treatment that works directly on the brain to help you overcome anxiety and other disruptive symptoms.

Dr. Devin Tang in Upland, California, and Dr. Henry Liang in Las Vegas, take a patient-centered approach to supporting your mental health, so you can enjoy a happier, healthier life.

Understanding PTSD

PTSD is a mental health condition that can occur in the aftermath of trauma. You may be susceptible to PTSD after personally experiencing trauma or being a witness to a shocking or scary experience.

Essentially, those who develop PTSD get stuck in a flight or fight response. This can happen to people of any age and from all walks of life due to traumatic events like:

• Neglect
• Sexual abuse
• Physical assault
• Military combat
• Auto accident
• Tornado or other natural disaster

PTSD symptoms can begin as soon as three months from the experience or develop months or years later. They can include flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and self-isolation. PTSD can also cause physical symptoms like sweating, shaking, rapid heartbeat, and dizziness.

If you have any of these symptoms, you can schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Klarity Clinic to see if you’re a candidate for ketamine infusion therapy. Our providers offer comprehensive diagnostic services to confirm PTSD and rule out other conditions.

What to expect during an evaluation for PTSD symptoms

A PTSD evaluation involves several screenings to learn more about your symptoms and their cause. Our Klarity Clinic team starts with a physical exam and a review of your medical history. They may also order bloodwork and other tests to identify conditions that contribute to your symptoms.

Next, our providers complete a PTSD assessment and ask you questions about your behaviors, emotions, and thoughts.  It’s important that you are open and honest about how you feel and what you think about, so we can learn how to help you.

The questions we ask during your assessment can be difficult and trigger additional thoughts or feelings about your trauma. We offer a safe, supportive environment and guide you through the questions without feeling rushed.

Keeping PTSD symptoms under control

If our providers confirm a PTSD diagnosis, we discuss your options for treatment. Initially, you may benefit from psychotherapy and medications to keep your symptoms well-controlled. However, if you’re still limited by PTSD with conventional therapies, we can determine if ketamine infusion therapy is a good fit.

Ketamine is a prescription medication shown to rapidly increase levels of glutamate, large neurotransmitters in the brain. Ketamine also helps new neural connections grow, so your brain has a chance to heal.

We deliver ketamine directly into your bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) line. Many people experience immediate benefits of treatment and notice a fast reduction in PTSD symptoms before the infusion ends.

We customize a PTSD care plan to your specific needs and challenges. Most people need a series of ketamine infusions to achieve maximum symptom relief.

Contact the Klarity Clinic near you today to learn more about how ketamine can offer benefits for PTSD, or book your consultation online.