Suman Kumari Suman Kumari Asked 4 months ago

Can depression cause stroke?

My elderly aunt has been suffering from chronic depression for many years now. Her doctor mentioned that untreated depression can affect overall health. I was wondering, can prolonged depression somehow increase the risk of having a stroke?

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