Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can anxiety and depression make me prone to infections?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Maybe: Stress and depression can alter immune function.
Answered 5/7/2016
6k views
Thank
Possible: Depression can lower resistance.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Any suggestions for giving up drinking alcohol for a young woman prone to anxiety/depression?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD cause increased anxiety and depression- especially if one is prone to being anxious?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Got mild depression + chest infection. Taking doxycycline. Is it normal to be exhausted. When will meds kick in. Got them on Friday...now Sunday?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do I have to see a gynecologist for emotional distress, depression, stress, loss of appetite, loss of sleep because of sexual infection or disease
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Panic and anxiety w/o depression why do I get them tried phsyco therepy and doctors and medicine every time I have something wrong infection or ill?
Can sertraline (Zoloft) and Flagyl be taken on the same day? I have been dealing with a lot of anxiety any depression. Ive wanted to start sertraline but I have been on flagyl to tackle a bacterial vaginal infection. Any interactions? Thanks?
U/s of thyroid shows nodule. Hypothyroid and have low WBC + recurrent infections, blue feet, fatigue, sob, depression, anxiety. Appt tomorrow. Ideas?
What are these symptoms a cause of? Fatigue, trouble sleeping, being cold, slow digestion, headaches, bronchial/sinus infections, long term depression/anxiety, fuzzy thinking, short term memory loss, weight gain, muscle/joint pain
Is feeling foggy and shaky, forehead slight pain be from a sinus infection or is it aniexty or depression? Body feels shaky
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
