Posted by SLS on November 10, 2012, at 22:37:59
In reply to Re: Depression is Infectious Inflammation » SLS, posted by bleauberry on November 10, 2012, at 16:07:33
> Hi Scott, I don't think there would be much on the web about this topic. I don't know that much about it other than I have experienced it. I'm not easily impressed but this MD impressed me and I was just sharing what he said. I think there are multiple other causes such as heavy metal accumulation, other toxic insults, genetic flaw, blood flow, diet, hormonal dysfunction, I mean, you know. I think maybe the common denominator with almost all of them is the inflammation.
Inflammation is a common reaction (denominator) in a great many human injuries and disorders. That doesn't mean that inflammation is the cause of them. When you accidentally hit your finger with a hammer, and the finger becomes inflamed, you don't blame the finger. Inflammation is associated with major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. Is inflammation the cause of these illnesses or is it the result? Sometimes, it is both at the same time. This occurs when a positive feedback loop is created, as is the case with osteoarthritis.
I came across the following article that represents an example of what you are saying. It proposes a role for a microbial pathogen in the production of suicidality via inflammation occurring in the brain.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/08/120816170400.htm
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