10 Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #10: Depression
Depression refers to a state of low mood that can affect the person’s behavior, thoughts, and sense of well-being. Depression is often seen in chronic diseases that decreases the patient’s quality of life. In polymyalgia rheumatica, which is a chronic condition, along with difficulty with daily activities and requirement for long-term treatment, increases the risk of depression among those who are affected.
It is important to monitor patients for symptoms of depression as untreated depression has a negative impact on the outcome. Patients with depression can appear to be sad or anxious. They also often feel guilty, helpless, hopeless, and worthless. There may be suicidal ideation.
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