After gallbladder removal surgery, mental abnormalities developed... "Admitted to a psychiatric ward after police assault" [Ask Me Anything] [Byeolbyeol TV]

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'Ask Me Anything' featured a story from a woman seeking advice about her maternal uncle who has developed symptoms of mental illness.

On the 17th, on KBS JOY's 'Ask Me Anything', the woman shared her concerns: "My maternal uncle is suffering from mental abnormalities and has recently been exhibiting aggressive behavior. Our family is struggling to care for him. He was the family's breadwinner when he got married. Last December, he underwent surgery because doctors said his bile duct wasn't functioning properly. It was a gallbladder removal procedure. The surgery didn't go well; it seems bile may have leaked. He claimed he couldn't brush his teeth properly and washed his hands so frequently that his skin peeled off. That's why he was referred to psychiatric counseling."

She continued, "My aunt told me my uncle must never return home after discharge. Eventually, we brought him to our grandmother's house, but she insisted we constantly check his diapers. He has temper tantrums more than 30 times a day and refuses to let anyone wash dishes because he claims detergent residue remains on the utensils. He kept washing his hands continuously before discharge, but hasn't washed them once since being released from the hospital."

"We had him restrained before taking him for psychological counseling. When we went to the hospital for a brain CT scan, even with six nurses and four security personnel present, they couldn't subdue him. He was unable to receive medical treatment," she recalled.

She added that her uncle even pushed her grandmother who was doing laundry at the sink. "My mother reported him to the police. However, my uncle attacked the responding officers—hitting, scratching, and biting them. As a result, he was urgently admitted to a psychiatric ward."

Seo Jang-hoon comforted her: "If he is hospitalized administratively, he can recover with medication and treatment, so don't be afraid or scared. Until your uncle's hospitalization ends, you and your mother must care for your grandmother together. You are the only young person in the family. To protect your grandmother and mother, you need to become stronger. It's heartbreaking that your uncle is going through such a difficult situation, but you must stay mentally strong. You need to be decisive."

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