Physical symptoms are common in depression, and, in fact, vague aches and pain are often the presenting symptoms of depression. These symptoms include chronic joint pain, limb pain, back pain, gastrointestinal problems, tiredness, sleep disturbances, psychomotor activity changes, and appetite changes. A high percentage of patients with depression who seek treatment in a primary care… Read More »
Depression can drain your energy, leaving you feeling empty and fatigued. This can make it difficult to muster the strength or desire to seek treatment. However, there are small steps you can take to help you feel more in control and improve your overall sense of well-being. Depression is common. It affects millions of people,… Read More »
Hearing loss is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, and it affects all age groups, including infants. This kind of hearing loss is known as “pre-lingual” since it occurs before a child learns to speak. For babies with hearing loss, hearing aidsare often recommended to help withlanguage development. Untreated hearing loss… Read More »
Effect of interventions for major depressive disorder and significant depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Katon WJ. He stopped talking with his parents, family members and even neglected his friends. Prolonged stress also leads people to develop physical illnesses, such as heart disease, cancer and the like. Friends and… Read More »