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.
Also called: Depression, Depressive episode, Depressivity, Depressive disorder.
Conditions associated with depression
The following conditions have been associated with depression in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
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 a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
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 sym...
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 m...
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 sig...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Arginine vasopressin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism
Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia
Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form is a medical condition tha...
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
Autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia is a medical condition that may be associated with va...
Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome
CLCN4-related X-linked intellectual disability syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
CTCF-related neurodevelopmental disorder
A rare, genetic, neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by global developmental delay, borderline to severe...
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that ...
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Childhood absence epilepsy
Childhood absence epilepsy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Choreoacanthocytosis
Choreoacanthocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classic galactosemia
Classic galactosemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Coproporphyria
Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 7
Cornelia de Lange syndrome 7 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease is a medical condition that may be assoc...
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome
Distal Xq28 microduplication syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Epilepsy with auditory features
Epilepsy with auditory features is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial Mediterranean fever
Familial Mediterranean fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial colorectal cancer Type X
Familial colorectal cancer Type X is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Tests providers may use to investigate depression
When investigating depression, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Autoimmune Disorder Panel
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CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Calcium
Measures calcium levels to evaluate bone, kidney, and parathyroid health....
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Free T4
Measures the active form of thyroxine to help evaluate thyroid function....
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Iodine Urine Test, 24-Hour
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Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside depression
Balance Problems
Difficulty with balance or coordination, which can be related to inner ear, neurological, or musculoskeletal c...
Bone Pain
Pain originating in the bones, which can be caused by injury, infection, or other conditions....
Cold Intolerance
Feeling unusually sensitive to cold temperatures, which can be a sign of a slow metabolism such as hypothyroid...
Pale Skin
Unusually light or pale skin that can be a sign of anemia, reduced blood flow, or low blood pressure....
Slow Heart Rate
A resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute, which can be normal in athletes or a sign of an electrical or ...
Weight Gain
An increase in body weight that can be caused by changes in diet, activity, fluid retention, or hormonal condi...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if depression is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom depression mean?
Depression is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. 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.
Which conditions are associated with depression?
Depression has been reported in association with 152 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, AGel amyloidosis, Acromegaly, Acute intermittent porphyria, Acute liver failure. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about depression?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.