Presentation
It is likely that the population with these diagnoses are heterogeneous in both their clinical presentation and aetiology. [ogmagazine.org.au]
Despite brevity in presentation, the practitioner can comprehend areas he or she should investigate more fully when alerted by the content presented. The reference list further complements the usefulness of the presentation. [healio.com]
The spectrum of psychosomatic disorders is broad but common presentations include health anxiety and hypochondrias. [privatepsychiatristpractice.co.uk]
Can be further classified as presenting with motor symptom or deficit, with sensory symptoms or deficit, with seizures or convulsions, or with mixed presentation. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]
Our psychosocial model that includes four psychosocial factors and our five-step treatment program for patients with functional somatic syndromes are presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Multiple Somatic Complaints
[…] in early life and characterized by recurrent and multiple somatic complaints not apparently due to physical illness. [fpnotebook.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Recurrent Abdominal Pain
Among children, these chronic and vague somatic symptoms frequently include recurrent abdominal pain, headache, and musculoskeletal pain. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]
Symptom onset of 6 months (recurrent abdominal pain) - For at least 3 days/month for the last 3 months; improvement with defecation and change in frequency or form of stool IN UK +2 OF: - Bloating/Hardness of Abdomen - Symptoms Worsen After Eating - [quizlet.com]
J Child Psychol Psychiat 31(4):637–649 View Article PubMed Google Scholar Galli F, D’Antuono G, Tarantino S, Viviano F, Borrelli O, Chirumbolo A, Cucchiara S, Guidetti V (2007) Headache and recurrent abdominal pain: a controlled study by the means of [thejournalofheadacheandpain.biomedcentral.com]
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
Child psychosomatic troubles (Chronic Abdominal Pain, Enuresis, appetite troubles...) in which the relation child -mother is so important! [anjoumedecine.free.fr]
Abdominal Pain, Enuresis, appetite troubles…) in which the relation child -mother is so important! [homeopathtyler.wordpress.com]
Skin
- Eczema
Among those ailments are problems with the skin like eczema, which is scaly and dry skin (although there are varying forms). [activebeat.com]
Some somatic disorders, e.g.,eczema, asthma, psoriasis, are aggravated by emotional states, such as anxiety and depression. [oxfordreference.com]
Some physical diseases, like psoriasis, eczema, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, and heart disease are thought to be particularly prone to be made worse by mental factors such as stress and anxiety. [psiquiatra-madrid.es]
Siezure Paralysis Amnesia Respiratory symptomsEdit Bronchial Spasm Dyspnea Asthma Skin symptomsEdit Acne Eczema Psoriasis CausesEdit Anthony Feinstein (2011) authored a review on the latest research on conversion disorder and the role of neurobiology. [psychology.wikia.org]
Neurologic
- No Speech Development
DYSMORPHIC FACIES, AND VARIABLE SKELETAL ANOMALIES INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER WITH SPEECH DELAY, AUTISM, AND DYSMORPHIC FACIES INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER WITH SPEECH DELAY, DYSMORPHIC FACIES, AND T-CELL ABNORMALITIES Iris Dysplasia [rgd.mcw.edu]
Workup
[…] or dental (tooth) components the presence of fluid-fluid levels 5 multiple thin, echogenic bands caused by the hair in the cyst cavity: the dot-dash pattern (dermoid mesh) color Doppler: no internal vascularity internal vascularity requires further workup [radiopaedia.org]
To start, it's vital that clients receive a thorough medical workup if they haven't done so already, says psychiatrist Joel Dimsdale, MD, professor emeritus at the University of California, San Diego, who was a member of the DSM-5 somatic symptoms work [apa.org]
[…] procedures that may be helpful in specific scenarios include the following: Fluorescein staining and slit-lamp examination of the cornea for keratitis Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage or bronchial brushing Thoracocentesis See Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]
Treatment
The type of treatment depends on your teen’s personal circumstances. [evolvetreatment.com]
Trials involving random assignment of risperidone and other treatments for long-term treatment are needed. [healthdirect.gov.au]
Treatment and prevention of bruxism Among global and multi-disciplinary treatments of bruxism, you’ll find the following: Dental treatment Occlusal adjustments or a bite splint. [steptohealth.com]
The aim of the study was to clarify anamnestic and personality differences between the groups and investigate their treatment motivation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
There are a few suggested treatments that the patient can take: Group therapy Psychodynamic psychotherapy Cognitive behavior therapy Mindfulness training In person treatment In vivo exposure therapy Intensive weekend programming Telephonic therapy Hypnosis [tutorialspoint.com]
Prognosis
The presentation is concise, yet comprehensive, and easily approached for quick reference of definition, clinical features, etiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment approaches, and course and prognosis. [healio.com]
Course and prognosis of Somatization Disorder * It puts high burden and costs on the mental health services, As patients do frequent visits to physicians and repeat costly investigations and are not convinced with the same negative results. * It is a [slideshare.net]
[…] fatal (e.g. perforation of duodenal ulcer, a flare or a hypertensive emergency) In medicine, diseases are manifested by the appearance of indicators that show the presence of a specific disease entity, which has an etiology, one pathophysiology, clinic, prognosis [omicsonline.org]
Somatization: Treatment and prognosis. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed April 22, 2015. AskMayoExpert. Somatic symptoms disorder. Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2015. Somatic symptom disorder. [web.archive.org]
Pseudomonas causes a wide spectrum of diseases; therefore, prognosis is varied. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
Exact etiology of this condition is unknown. [jiaomr.in]
Etiology of Psychosomatic Disorders 1. Specific stress factors: a. Certain personality traits b. Specific types of unconscious conflicts that produce anxiety 2. [slideshare.net]
The presentation is concise, yet comprehensive, and easily approached for quick reference of definition, clinical features, etiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment approaches, and course and prognosis. [healio.com]
In most migraine patients, however, psychologic factors are important but are secondary rather than precipitating etiologic agents. [headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Image Credit: Sohel Parvez Haque / Shutterstock Etiology The exact cause for the evolution of psychosomatic disorder is unknown. [news-medical.net]
Epidemiology
From: psychosomatic disorders in A Dictionary of Public Health » Subjects: Medicine and health — Public Health and Epidemiology Related content in Oxford Reference Reference entries psychosomatic disorders in A Dictionary of Public Health Length: 40 words [oxfordreference.com]
Abstract The results of a psycho-epidemiologic field study are presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract An abridged somatization construct (the Somatic Symptom Index) derived from the Diagnostic Interview Schedule's somatization disorder items was tested on community epidemiological samples to examine its prevalence, risk factors, and predictive [doi.org]
Epidemiology of Somatization Disorder * lifetime prevalence is 0.2 - 0.4%. * 5-20 times more common in women than in men. * common in illiterates with low socio-economic classes. * It runs in families. 12. [slideshare.net]
Pathophysiology
Symptoms in question do not relate to those presented when still not manifest the pathophysiology of a clinical entity; unexplained symptoms are those that disorient, which do not adhere to the expected evolution, multiply, not consistent with the story [omicsonline.org]
The symptoms have no organic pathology of pathophysiological mechanism. When there is related organic pathology, the complaint is grossly in excess of what would be expected from the physical findings. 14. [slideshare.net]
The potential role of hypocortisolism in the pathophysiology of stress-related bodily disorders. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 25(1), 1-35. Pagina 52 - In: Wall PD, Melzack R (eds), Textbook of pain. Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh... [books.google.it]
Pathophysiology The pathophysiology of somatic symptom disorder is unknown. Primary somatic symptom disorders may be associated with a heightened awareness of normal bodily sensations. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Palliative treatment can also be used, however, it doesn’t prevent nor reduce bruxism. [steptohealth.com]
Preventing Psychosomatic disorder A psychotherapist would advise the patients who experience a few symptoms leading to this disorder, to prevent the disease by following these suggestions. [tutorialspoint.com]
These disorders may be prevented by necessary environmental correction in its physical as well as psychosocial dimensions and personality transformation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Infection Prevention and Control. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. US-CDC. Travel Notices: Drug-Resistant Infections in Mexico, Alert – Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions. Updated 28 January 2019. PHAC. [who.int]
It can be treated and solved by two ways, globally by managing the main situations that induce the assurance which help to prevent the accumulation of a disorder and other specifically by managing each somatization by a somatic cell therapy in its particular [omicsonline.org]