The doctor listed disorders in the body similar to the symptoms of depression

Some conditions associated with disorders in the body can be confused with depression. Lyubov Stankevich, Director of Laboratory Medicine and Production at the LabQuest medical company, Candidate of Medical Sciences, told about this on Monday, July 13.

"When a person complains of weakness, apathy, anxiety and loss of strength, the first explanation often seems obvious: stress, burnout, depression. <...> But such complaints can also appear with disorders in the body that cannot be recognized only by sensations," the specialist warned in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

According to the expert, anemia, iron deficiency, vitamin D or B12 deficiency, thyroid disorders, chronic inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism disorders, changes in cortisol or magnesium levels may be behind this. Therefore, it is dangerous to immediately choose one reason and not check the rest.

The doctor said that thyroid disorders often give symptoms that are easily mistaken for emotional exhaustion, and anemia and iron deficiency can reduce concentration and performance, in addition, lead to irritability and a feeling of inner emptiness. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to fatigue, apathy, and poor concentration. Stankevich added that Russians easily develop vitamin D deficiency because many lack enough sun.

She noted that chronic inflammation can also affect the mental state. Therefore, with fatigue and decreased concentration, sometimes you need to pay attention to the condition of the gastrointestinal tract.

Glucose fluctuations, insulin resistance, and prediabetes directly affect energy levels, brain function, drowsiness, and irritability, the doctor warned.

"The basic assessment of the condition may include: a general blood test, C-reactive protein, iron metabolism, vitamins D, B12, thyroid hormones and indicators of carbohydrate metabolism. According to the results of the tests, the doctor can add ionized magnesium and cortisol," the expert said.

She stressed that aggression, loss of control, danger to oneself or others, suicidal thoughts, as well as a sharp deterioration in the condition when a person literally cannot get out of bed, require urgent treatment by a psychiatrist.

"Laboratory diagnostics in such cases is not canceled, but professional medical care should begin immediately," concluded the Candidate of medical Sciences.

Earlier in the day, neurologist Ekaterina Demyanovskaya told RT that tearfulness does not always indicate mental health problems, but if a person often cries for no apparent reason, it may be a sign of illness.

According to the doctor, hypersensitivity can occur during stress, chronic fatigue, hormonal changes or after childbirth. If tearfulness becomes permanent and begins to interfere with daily life, you should consult a doctor. 360.ru .

Maxim Novikov, a somnologist at JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg clinic), said on July 7 that frequent awakenings in the middle of the night can indicate serious health problems, according to the website. kp.ru . According to him, they may be related to sleep apnea. Another common option is depression.