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The concepts of cenesthesis and cenesthesiopathy are valuable for understanding disorders of bodily existence. Re-evaluating these concepts aids in diagnosing peculiar physical symptoms and guiding treatment through neuroimaging and EEG.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Medical History

Background:

  • Classic concepts of cenesthesis and cenesthesiopathy were historically significant for understanding aberrant somatosensory sensations and disturbances in the sense of physical existence.
  • Despite being considered obsolete by some, Gert Huber's work and modern neuroimaging suggest a need to re-evaluate these concepts.

Observation:

  • Two illustrative cases are presented: one female patient with hypocenesthesiopathy (diminished sense of physical existence) and one male patient with hypercenesthesiopathy (clinical lycanthropy).
  • Case studies highlight the subjective experience of altered bodily sensations.

Findings:

  • The study demonstrates that cenesthesis and cenesthesiopathy concepts can aid in conceptualizing disorders of bodily existence arising from aberrant somatosensory sensations.
  • These concepts provide a framework for understanding unusual physical symptoms.

Implications:

  • Cenesthesiopathies should be considered in the differential diagnosis of peculiar, unexplained physical symptoms.
  • For long-lasting, medication-resistant cases, neuroimaging and EEG are recommended to rule out or identify treatable somatic conditions.