Melancholic Depression
Cross-source consensus on Melancholic Depression from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- The word 'melancholy' derives from the Greek for 'black bile', and the medieval melancholic temperament included not only sadness but also bloating, abdominal distension, and constipation. — Bile Deficiency: The Real Cause of Melancholic Depression
- Gallstones are associated with an approximately 80% increased risk of depression. — Bile Deficiency: The Real Cause of Melancholic Depression
- Gallbladder removal is associated with approximately a 20% decreased risk of depression. — Bile Deficiency: The Real Cause of Melancholic Depression
- Depression with accompanying digestive symptoms such as bloating, distension, and constipation may be a downstream consequence of bile deficiency rather than a primary neurotransmitter disorder. — Bile Deficiency: The Real Cause of Melancholic Depression