Somatisation

Question 1

Who is it more common in?

Answer 1

Females over males

In young adulthood

Question 2

Prevalence

Answer 2

0.1-0.2% of general pop

Question 3

Causes

Answer 3

Ibs
Chronic pain disorder
PTSD
Depression. 
Anxiety

Question 4

Presents with

Answer 4

Shortness of breath palpitations chest pain
Diarrhoea abdominal pain cramping bloating nausea and vomiting
Visual disturbances headaches diszbesss paralysis
Joint pain limb pain
Backpain
Dysuria
Low libido
Impotence
Irregular or absent periods

Question 5

Also know as

Answer 5

Briquets syndrome

Question 6

What are some of the theories of it

Answer 6

Defence against psychological distress without experience depression or anxiety - physical symptoms instead

Question 7

Investigations

Answer 7

Histories and examinations
Prolonged symptoms and multiple visits
When multiple symptoms are present of different body systems
No explanation

Question 8

Management

Answer 8

Psychsocial explore factors behind it
CBT
Another option is asking BATHE

Question 9

What does bathe stand for

Answer 9

Background - what is happening in your life
A- affect how is it impact your like how do you feel about it
T- trouble what troubles you most about it
Handle how do you handle it
E - this is a tough situation your reaction is normal. Empathy