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Can a person have depression after surgery?
My mother had surgery on her back about 3 weeks ago. Lately, she has been extremely depressed which is definitely unusual for her. Can this be due to the surgery? What can be done to help her?
3 Answers
Yes, this could be due to her surgery or be a side effect of pain meds.
Surgery can cause the body to release adrenocortical steroids resulting in depression. Would think she’s also in pain and suggest regular (four times a day) doses of 1000 mg Tylenol for, say, two weeks. This should run it’s course as she heals
Yes. It’s very possible. Please make an appointment with a psychiatrist.