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Could depression cause physical pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, depression: Can some times go hand in hand with physical pain.

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/22/2014

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes and vice versa: Depression can lead to pain symptoms, usually dull aches, stiffness, soreness etc. Stomach aches and other somatic pains are common. Likewise, physical pain, especially chronic pain often leads to depression.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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