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Somatizers in psychiatric care.

S K Chaturvedi¹, A Michael, S Sarmukaddam

¹Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bangalore 29.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry

|September 20, 2011

Summary

Psychiatric patients frequently report somatic symptoms, with neurotic depression being the most common diagnosis. Many patients experienced multiple, severe bodily complaints, highlighting the significance of somatization in mental health care.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

Somatic symptoms are frequently observed in individuals seeking psychiatric care.
Understanding the characteristics and prevalence of somatization is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess somatic symptoms in psychiatric patients.
To identify demographic and diagnostic patterns associated with somatization.

Main Methods:

Sixty psychiatric patients with predominant somatic complaints were consecutively selected.
The Scale for Assessment of Somatic Symptoms was utilized for evaluation.
Physical and psychiatric examinations were conducted.

Main Results:

The most common diagnosis was neurotic depression (62%), followed by manic depressive psychosis (MDP) Depression (10%).

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Patients were typically aged 26-45, with higher education, married, and from urban backgrounds.

The average number of somatic symptoms per patient was 4.65, with 42% reporting five or more symptoms.

Conclusions:

Somatization is a significant issue in psychiatric practice, often linked to depression.
Demographic factors such as age, education, marital status, and urban background are associated with somatization.
The high prevalence of multiple and severe somatic symptoms underscores the need for integrated care approaches.