Depression could cause stroke

• April 19, 2024

The depression It is not a disease exclusive to women, but they do experience it to a greater extent. However, it is a condition that could have an effective treatment.

According to the information published on the portal BBC.com , a study conducted in the United States to 80 thousand women with a clinical history of depression , concluded that they present a greater than 29% risk of developing stroke , regarding women without depression .

The doctor An Pan , of the Harvard School of Public Health , who also worked in the research, pointed out that the inflammation can be the physical mechanism that connects depression and stroke .

Several investigations specify that the factors that contribute to a person becoming depressed can be: genetic, hormonal, reproductive, hormonal and even, other biological factors; abuse and oppression; interpersonal factors; and psychological and personality issues.

In addition to the additional risk of spill for those diagnosed, experts discovered that, in women who had used antidepressants for two years immediately prior to the study, the risk of stroke increased by 39%.

According to a report from Journal of the American Heart Association, ensures that doctors should be aware that people with depression He tends to be unconcerned about his general health.

Symptoms of depression

1. Change of humor, sadness I anxiety
2. Lack of interest or pleasure in some things, including sexual activity
3. Irritability, restlessness, excessive crying, feelings of guilt, helplessness, despair and pessimism
4. Sleep too much or too little, loss of appetite and / or weight or eating a lot
5. Thoughts of death or suicide
6. Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
7. Headaches , digestive disorders and chronic pain

It is very important to be alert to any sign or symptom that may occur in oneself or in someone close to you and that is related to this evil,  to be treated by a specialist.

The World Health Organization (WHO) states that in 20 years, the depression will become the disease that will most affect human beings, above the Cancer and cardiovascular disorders. Have you experienced any of these symptoms?  

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