Somatisation disorder Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Physical symptoms not explained by physical or mental disorder
- Not factitious
2
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Aetiology
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Extreme sensitivity to bodily changes
3
Q
Symptoms
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Incredibly varied
- Pain
- GI Sx
- Sexual Sx
Location, kind and severity changes over time except often pain
4
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Cognitive symptoms
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- Persistent thought or feelings about symptoms
- Worry
- Anxiety
- Thoughts of death
5
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Severity
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Mild: one cognitive Sx
Mod: 2 or more cognitive Sx
Severe: 2 or more cognitive + multiple physical Sx or one severe Sx (e.g. severe pain)
6
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Diagnosis
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Some set of unexplained somatic symptoms for > 6 months
7
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Treatment
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Improve cognitive symptoms
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
