Medically unexplained symptoms

Question 1

define medically unexplained symptoms

Answer 1

syx for which no medical cause can be found

because the cause is:
-unknown
-uncertain
-disputed

DOES NOT imply cause is psychological

Question 2

common medically unexplained symptoms 6

Answer 2

chest pain

fatigue

dizziness

headache

oedema

back pain

dyspnoea

Question 3

describe the 3 types of medically unexplained symptoms

Answer 3

is split unconscious and conscious

unconscious
-somatoform disorders

conscious
-factitious disorders- sick role (a patient)
-malingering- personal gain (not a patient)

Question 4

what is the relatiy of the three types of medically unexplained symptoms

Answer 4

all overlap

unconsciously produced syx
consciously produced syx
personality disorder

Question 5

management of medically unexplained symptoms 2

Answer 5

antidepressants

CBT