| The Link with Other
Health Problems |
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Other
conditions
A number of other medical conditions are associated
with depression.
In fact, 10-30% of stroke patients suffer depression
severe enough to interfere with their rehabilitation.
The following are all chronic illnesses that are
often accompanied by depression:
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hepatitis C |
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epilepsy |
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kidney disorders |
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alzheimer's disease |
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parkinson's disease |
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cancer |
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immunological disorders like systemic lupus
erythematous |
Effective treatment for depression is important
in improving the quality of life for people with
these illnesses.
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