Somatistation

Question 1

Definition of somatisation

Answer 1

Px experiencing psychological distress in the form of somatic symptoms
(Stress —> physical symptoms)

Question 2

Groups of people increase risk of somatisation

Answer 2

Alcoholics

Drug users

Question 3

Mx plan for somatisation px

Answer 3

Symptoms disappear when emotional problem solved so solve mental factor

Question 4

4 types of somatisation

Answer 4

Hypochondriasis
Conversion disorder
Body dystrophic disorder
Pain disorder

Question 5

Hypochondriasis as a subtype of somatisation

Answer 5

Worry that minor symptoms = serious disease

Question 6

Conversion as a subtype of somatisation. What does it normally indicate

Answer 6

Px unconsciously converts mental stress —> physical symptom

Typically indicates a disease of brain/nerve

Question 7

3 examples of symptoms can arise in a conversion disorder

Answer 7

Total loss of vision
Deafness
Paralysis of arms/legs

Question 8

Pain disorder as subtype of somatisation

Answer 8

Px has persistent pain that cannot be contributed to physician disorder

Question 9

Body dystrophic disorder as a subtype of somatisation

Answer 9

Px spends a lot of time worried + concerned about their appearance

Question 10

2 typical Tx in somatisation

Answer 10

SSRI - sertraline

CBT