A large number of people worldwide struggle with prolonged physical pain, such as back pain, migraine or knee pain. A recent study has revealed that when there is persistent pain in more than one part of the body, the chances of depression also increase. This research has highlighted the deep relationship between physical pain and mental health.
Physical pain and deep connection between mental stress
Dustin Sheenost, Professor of the Department of Radiology of Yale School of Medicine, told,“Pain is not only limited to the body, it also affects the mind and mental health.”
According to the study, when prolonged pain persists in many parts of the body, it can also make the person mentally weak, which increases the risk of depression manifold.
Inflammation can also cause cause
Inflammation (inflammation) in the body can also affect the relationship between pain and depression. A special C-reactive protein, which is formed in the liver at the time of inflammation, can help understand this relationship. This indicates that there is a biological connection between the body and the mind, which should not be ignored.
Study figures and conclusions
- The study was based on more than 4,31,000 people from UK Biobank.
- These people were followed for 14 years.
- The pain was classified into different parts-head, neck, back, stomach, knee etc.
- The conclusion was that prolonged pain in any part of the body can affect mental health.
Do not consider depression as just mental illness
Pro. Sheenost stressed,“We often consider mental health different from the body, but in reality every body part is connected to each other. Heart, liver, brain-are all part of the same system.”
Therefore, pain and depression should not be seen separately. Both need to understand and treat together.
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