These are the health issues caused by depression in us
Posted on: 26/Apr/2018 10:05:51 AM
We often confuse depression with sadness. It is important to note that depression is an exaggerated form of sadness. This depression is a brain disorder and there are many people who are affected by this issue.
It is really shocking that 2.7% of the total population in India is affected by depressive disorders. Some of the reasons that cause depressions in us are fights, abuse, death of a close person, certain medications plus serious illness, genetics etc.
Not many know that this depression leads to many health problems in us. The various health problems caused by depression are
Cancer - It is said that clinical depression is present in cancer patients. The fact is people with gastrointestinal cancers develop depression more.
Chronic pain - This is also one important health issue due to depression. Apart from depression other reasons for chronic pain are arthritis, migraine etc. Studies have shown that persons with fibromyalgia would have had depression before and this is three times more than a normal person.
Diabetes issues - Depression in persons could also lead to diabetes and these people find it tough to take medications, eating right foods etc. It is now said that both diabetes as well as depression have got common pathways.
Heart disease - This heart disease is found more in those having depression issues. It is also said that up to 33 percent of people who have had a heart attack end up in depression.
Multiple sclerosis - In this type of issue the insulating covers of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord gets damaged. It is said that depression is the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis.
Infections linked with depression - Herpes, influenza and hepatitis C are some of the infections that occur in us are well known. It is now said that these infections have got link to depression. Inflammatory changes might be that common link.
Osteoporosis - This health issue is also caused by depression in us. There are high levels of stress hormone cortisol and this leads to bone loss.
So never take casually when persons are affected with depressive problems as it might lead to various health problems
