What is Depression?

Depression is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.

If you have Depression that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.

Possible conditions associated with Depression

The following conditions have been associated with Depression. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.

22q11.2 deletion syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

AGel amyloidosis

AGel amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Acromegaly

Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Acute intermittent porphyria

Acute intermittent porphyria is the most frequent and the most severe form of the acute hepatic porphyrias. It is charac...

Acute liver failure

Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Adiposis dolorosa

Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation

Adult-onset distal myopathy due to VCP mutation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...

Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency

Adult-onset multiple mitochondrial DNA deletion syndrome due to DGUOK deficiency is a medical condition that may be asso...

Alexander disease

Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Alobar holoprosencephaly

Alobar holoprosencephaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form

Alpha-mannosidosis, infantile form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.

Related symptoms

When to seek medical care

Seek urgent care if Depression is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.