Which illnesses can lead to depression?
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Greenville Health System answered:Being diagnosed with any chronic illness can disrupt your life and lead to depression. Depression is more likely if pain, disability, or isolation occurs as a result of the chronic condition. Illnesses that often lead to depression include:
- heart attack
- heart disease (coronary artery disease)
- stroke
- diabetes
- cancer
- multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
Being diagnosed with any chronic illness can disrupt your life and lead to depression. Depression is more likely if pain, disability, or isolation occurs as a result of the chronic condition. Illnesses that often lead to depression include: heart... More
