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Urology (Expert Forum)
Kidney disease and depression
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Kidney disease and depression
by nxl, Jul 12, 2006 12:00AM
Are there any medical connection between kidney disease and depression?
Can any chemical or hormonal imbalance due to some kind of kidney malfunction cause depression?
Can any chemical or hormonal imbalance due to some kind of kidney malfunction cause depression?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 12, 2006 12:00AM
, Jul 12, 2006 12:00AM
There is a possible association between kidney disease and depression according to some small studies.
However, I am not aware of a chemical or hormonal imbalance (i.e. modulations in serotonin levels) from kidney disease that can specifically lead to depression.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
However, I am not aware of a chemical or hormonal imbalance (i.e. modulations in serotonin levels) from kidney disease that can specifically lead to depression.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
