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Can depression cause physical pain ?
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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.
Answered 11/27/2017
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