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[Anxiety disorders and somatic diseases].
1Service de psychiatrie, Groupe hospitalier Paul-Brousse, Villejuif. emmanuelle.corruble@pbr.ap-hop-paris.fr
La Revue Du Praticien
|July 11, 2000
Summary
Anxiety disorders frequently co-occur with general medical conditions, impacting patient well-being. Recognizing and treating both conditions can improve quality of life and health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
- General Practice
Context:
- Anxiety disorders and general medical conditions frequently co-occur in the general population and primary care settings.
- The association between these conditions is supported by several potential etiopathological mechanisms.
- Anxiety in patients with medical conditions is often underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Purpose:
- To highlight the common association between anxiety disorders and general medical conditions.
- To emphasize the need for better recognition and treatment of anxiety in medically ill patients.
- To underscore the benefits of integrated treatment for co-occurring conditions.
Summary:
- Anxiety disorders and general medical conditions share a common association.
- Underrecognition and undertreatment of anxiety in medical patients are significant issues.
- Integrated treatment approaches are crucial for managing co-occurring anxiety and medical conditions.
Impact:
- Improved patient distress and quality of life.
- Enhanced prognosis for both anxiety disorders and general medical conditions.
- More effective and holistic patient care in primary care settings.