Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 17, 2026
09:40
Magnetic Adjustment of Afterload in Engineered Heart Tissues
Published on: May 5, 2020
[Adjustment disorders in internal medicine diseases]
M Strauss1, M Pierer, P Schönknecht
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie, Department für Psychische Gesundheit, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, AöR, Deutschland. maria.strauss@medizin.uni-leipzig.de
Der Internist
|October 12, 2012
Summary
Adjustment disorder diagnosis requires a clear link to stressful events, presenting diverse symptoms like anxiety and depression. Its clinical significance, especially in primary care and internal medicine, warrants further examination.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Adjustment disorder diagnosis is contingent upon identifying a clear stressor.
- Symptoms manifest diversely, including anxiety and depressive moods.
- Differentiating prodromal symptoms from other mental health conditions and normal adaptation is challenging.
Purpose:
- To examine the diagnostic criteria and clinical presentation of adjustment disorder.
- To explore the challenges in differentiating adjustment disorder from other conditions.
- To investigate the significance of adjustment disorder in the context of internal medicine.
Summary:
- Diagnosis requires a stressor; symptoms are variable (e.g., anxiety, depression).
- Prodromal symptoms are not clearly distinct from other disorders or normal adaptation.
- Despite diagnostic challenges, adjustment disorder is frequently diagnosed, particularly in primary care.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for precise diagnostic criteria for adjustment disorder.
- Underscores the importance of considering adjustment disorder in primary care settings.
- Suggests a potential link between adjustment disorder and internal medicine, requiring further research.
Related Concept Videos
01:29Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
The human body maintains a precise pH range of arterial blood between 7.35 and 7.45. Deviations result in either acidosis (pH < 7.35) or alkalosis (pH > 7.45). These conditions are further classified as respiratory or metabolic disorders based on their underlying cause.
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis occurs due to an increase in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide PCO2 in the blood. It often arises from shallow breathing or impaired gas exchange caused by...
Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis
Respiratory acidosis occurs due to an increase in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide PCO2 in the blood. It often arises from shallow breathing or impaired gas exchange caused by...
01:30Other Disorders of Digestive System
The gastrointestinal tract is susceptible to various disorders. If the lower esophageal sphincter is damaged, stomach acid can flow back into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the lining. This condition is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (known as heartburn) and may cause chest pain and difficulty swallowing. In the stomach, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin, chronic alcohol consumption, bacterial infections such as Helicobacter...
01:17Chronic Bowel Disorders: Introduction
Chronic bowel diseases are a group of long-term conditions affecting the digestive tract, characterized by inflammation and damage to the gut lining. These conditions primarily include irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The distinctive feature is recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel movements, manifesting as constipation, diarrhea, or fluctuating between both. The...
01:27Adrenal Gland Disorders
Adrenal gland disorders manifest when the production of adrenal hormones deviates from the norm, resulting in either excessive or insufficient concentrations.
Adrenal insufficiency, characterized by insufficient cortisol and aldosterone production, leads to conditions like Addison's disease. This disorder, affecting the adrenal cortex, exhibits symptoms such as skin bronzing, dehydration, low blood pressure, fatigue, and weight loss. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic ailment causing...
Adrenal insufficiency, characterized by insufficient cortisol and aldosterone production, leads to conditions like Addison's disease. This disorder, affecting the adrenal cortex, exhibits symptoms such as skin bronzing, dehydration, low blood pressure, fatigue, and weight loss. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic ailment causing...
01:08Effect of Hepatic Disease on Pharmacokinetics: Dose Adjustments Due to Hepatic Impairment
Hepatic impairment, characterized by decreased liver function, does not uniformly mandate adjustments in drug dosage. Whether dosage modifications are necessary depends on various factors related to the drug's metabolism and elimination pathways. If a drug is primarily excreted via the kidneys and bypasses significant hepatic processing, if it undergoes minimal metabolic transformation in the liver, or if it is volatile and primarily expelled through the lungs, dose adjustments may not be...
01:25Drug Dosing in Renal Diseases: Dose Adjustments Based on Drug Clearance and Elimination Rate Constant
In patients with renal disease, dosage adjustments are necessary to maintain therapeutic plasma drug concentrations and prevent toxicity or subtherapeutic exposure. Renal impairment alters drug pharmacokinetics, especially in conditions like uremia, where changes such as prolonged elimination half-life and altered apparent volume of distribution can significantly affect drug disposition. These changes require careful modification of the dosing regimen to achieve the desired clinical...