Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these moods; having a pessimistic outlook on the future; feeling a pervasive sense of shame; having a low self-worth; experiencing thoughts of suicide and engaging in suicidal behavior.
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.