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Somatization and chronic pain.

M Birket-Smith1

  • 1C/L Psychiatry Clinic, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. mbs01@bbh.hosp.dk

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|October 31, 2001
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Chronic pain often involves mental health issues like somatization, complicating treatment. Understanding psychological factors is key for effective pain management and avoiding misdiagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Pain perception is influenced by psychological factors beyond physical illness.
  • Somatization is prevalent in chronic pain populations, posing treatment challenges.
  • Inaccurate diagnoses and unnecessary investigations are common in somatoform patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present psychological models of chronic pain and somatization.
  • To discuss treatment strategies for chronic pain with somatization.
  • To highlight issues in managing somatoform disorders in pain patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of psychological models for chronic pain.
  • Discussion of treatment modalities including psychotherapy.
  • Analysis of antidepressant use in somatization.

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Main Results:

  • Psychological models offer insights into the complex nature of chronic pain.
  • Effective management requires addressing both physical and mental health aspects.
  • Psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy (antidepressants) are discussed as treatment options.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic pain management necessitates a biopsychosocial approach.
  • Addressing somatization is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Integrated treatment strategies can mitigate misdiagnosis and overtreatment.