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Physical Illnesses Related to Depression

Depression is a critical and life-threatening condition that affects millions. It’s not just emotional; it’s a serious health crisis linked to physical illnesses.

  • Cardiovascular Conditions

  • Increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and arrhythmias

    • Associated with depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety

    • Mechanisms: chronic stress hormones (cortisol), inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, unhealthy behaviors

    • Sources: [psychologytoday.com], [nhlbi.nih.gov], [psychiatryonline.org], [journals.sagepub.com], [health.com], [cambridge.org]

  • Metabolic Disorders

  • Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity

    • Depression and bipolar disorder strongly linked; anxiety contributes via cortisol and stress

    • Mechanisms: insulin resistance, neuroendocrine dysregulation, medication side effects, lifestyle factors

    • Sources: [nature.com], [nhlbi.nih.gov], [bphope.com], [connect.bcbsil.com], [healthline.com]

  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • IBS, GERD, peptic ulcers, liver disease, dyspepsia

    • Depression and anxiety strongly associated

    • Mechanisms: gut-brain axis dysfunction, inflammation, increased gut permeability

    • Sources: [nature.com], [mdpi.com], [psycnet.apa.org], [advancedps...ciates.com]

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