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Can Thyroid Dysfunction Cause Depression?
Question: I was wanting to.know if my thyroid can.be causing my depression
Brief Answer:
Yes it can, there is high possibility
Detailed Answer:
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Depression is caused by multiple factors which includes biological, psychological and social factors. Among the medical causes thyroid disorders top the category. Although most people ave hypothyroidism but even hyperthyroidism can be attributed for depression.
In case you have only thyroid disorder and no family history of depression or no stressor it is possible that your depression came from thyroid issues.
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Yes it can, there is high possibility
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Depression is caused by multiple factors which includes biological, psychological and social factors. Among the medical causes thyroid disorders top the category. Although most people ave hypothyroidism but even hyperthyroidism can be attributed for depression.
In case you have only thyroid disorder and no family history of depression or no stressor it is possible that your depression came from thyroid issues.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What kind of test would need to find out if it is my thyroid
What kind of test would need to find out if it is my thyroid
Brief Answer:
Thyroid function teasts and clinical history
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Obviously first thing is to get thyrroid function tests. Once it is found abnormal it is indication that it lead to depression.
The second thing is detailed history by your doctor as depression due to thyroid problem is slightly different from idiopathic depression.
You do not need to do anything to say that it is hypothyroidism which caused depression as no such exclusive test exists.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
Thyroid function teasts and clinical history
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
Obviously first thing is to get thyrroid function tests. Once it is found abnormal it is indication that it lead to depression.
The second thing is detailed history by your doctor as depression due to thyroid problem is slightly different from idiopathic depression.
You do not need to do anything to say that it is hypothyroidism which caused depression as no such exclusive test exists.
I hope this helps you further.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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