Patients with depression are more likely to develop neurological disorders. This is stated in a study published in the scientific journal Neurology.
depression and stroke
A team of researchers led by Dr. Robert Murphy from the University of Galway in Ireland collected medical data from 26,877 patients from Asia, Europe and the Americas. He then analyzed them for various health problems, including: cardiovascular disease, neurological disease, and depression.
The results of people who had a stroke were compared with information obtained from a control group who did not suffer from these neurological symptoms. As it turned out? It has been proven that The risk of stroke in patients suffering from depression increases by 46%. This trend is seen across age groups, both young and old. In this case, the number of reported depressive symptoms is of great importance. The chance of stroke is 56% in patients reporting at least five different symptoms.
Why does depression contribute to stroke?
It is not yet fully understood how depression increases the risk of stroke. There is a hypothesis that the disease leads to damage to platelets that regulate blood clotting. Violations in the functioning of platelets can lead to impaired blood supply and oxygen supply to the brain, which is associated with the death of neurons.
However, there is no doubt that a patient with depressive symptoms often loses the will to live. She stops taking care of herself and eating healthy food. He refuses physical activity. All of the above “actions” can increase the risk of many different diseases, including stroke. However, more extensive research is needed to analyze the relationships mentioned above. It must be remembered that there is no single “pattern” of depression, and the disease can have a different course.
Stroke - know the most important symptoms
Time is of the essence in a stroke. The sooner a patient receives professional help, the lower the risk of irreversible neurological damage.
Symptoms that may indicate a stroke and should be cause for concern include:
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sudden and severe headache
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difficulty articulating sounds (slurred speech),
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blurred vision,
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paralysis or numbness of the mouth, face, arms, or legs.
If you notice any of these symptoms, call an ambulance or the 112 emergency number immediately.
Source: Wprost
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