Depression is associated with which of the following neurological condition -
Ans. is 'a' i.e. Cerebro-vascular disorder Important causes of depression1. General medical/neurological/endocrine disorders:- Cerebrovascular disorders. CNS infection, Parkinson's disease, Dementia (Alzheimer's disease), Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism,Cushing's disease or Addison's disease, Hypopituitarism, Acromegaly, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Postpartum period, Menses related disorders, Cancer, Tuberculosis (CNS), AIDS.2. Genetic factors: - Family history of major depression, Concordance rate in unipolar depression for monozygotic twins is 46% and for dizygotic twins is 20%.3. Drugs: - Antihypertensive (reserpine, methyldopa, p-blocker), NSAIDs, Calcium channel blocker, Anticonvulsants, Bromocriptine, Opioides, IFN alpha, Disulfiram, Steroids (Corticosteroid, Oral contraceptive), Benzodiazepine, Barbiturates, Levodopa, Statins.4. Psychiatric disorders: - Anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders. Schizophrenia ,anorexia/bulimia nervosa, Alcohol or cocaine withdrawal, psychoactive substance abuse (Alcohol, Cocaine, Cannabis).o Most common psychiatric disorder in AIDS patient, in postpartum period, in hypothyroidism (myxedema), after surgery and after attack of MI --> Depression.
Cerebro-vascular disorder
Multiple sclerosis
Epilepsy
None of the above
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