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[Psychogenic pain in children].

Georgiana Russu1, R Russu

  • 1Universitatea de Medicină si Farmacie Gr T Popa Iaşi Facultatea de Medicină, Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţă pentru Copii Sf.Maria Iaşi, Clinica I Pediatrie.

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Psychogenic pain in children, linked to psychic and somatic processes, is increasingly common. Diagnosis requires excluding serious medical conditions, highlighting the need for thorough investigations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Psychosomatic medicine
  • Child psychology

Context:

  • Psychosomatic pain is a growing concern in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding the link between mental and physical health in children is crucial.
  • Clinical presentations often involve pain without a clear organic cause.

Purpose:

  • To explore debated theories on psychosomatic pain mechanisms in children.
  • To identify various types of psychogenic pain in pediatric patients.
  • To emphasize the necessity of comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.

Summary:

  • Psychogenic pain in children involves physical symptoms with no identifiable medical origin.
  • Theories on psychosomatic pain mechanisms are discussed, alongside common presentations.

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    • Impact:

    • Enhances clinical understanding of pediatric psychogenic pain.
    • Guides healthcare providers in diagnosing and managing these complex cases.
    • Promotes a holistic approach to child health, integrating psychological and physical well-being.