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Psychogenic regional pain.

C Feinmann1

  • 1Eastman Dental Hospital, London.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Psychogenic regional pain is linked to emotional stress. Liaison psychiatrists should guide clinicians in assessing emotional factors, limiting unnecessary tests, and offering proper treatment and reassurance.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Psychogenic regional pain is a clinical presentation associated with emotional stress.
  • Understanding the interplay between psychological distress and physical symptoms is crucial in patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the role of liaison psychiatry in managing psychogenic regional pain.
  • To advocate for a comprehensive approach integrating emotional assessment and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a conceptual and advisory piece, not presenting original empirical data.
  • It synthesizes clinical experience and psychiatric principles related to psychosomatic disorders.

Main Results:

  • Liaison psychiatrists can facilitate the recognition and management of emotional factors contributing to pain.

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  • Encouraging clinicians to evaluate psychological aspects can reduce unnecessary medical investigations.

    • Conclusions:

    • The liaison psychiatrist serves a vital role in bridging psychiatric and medical care for patients with psychogenic pain.
    • Appropriate reassurance and targeted treatment, informed by emotional assessment, are key to effective management.