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Psychosomatic Disorder: The Current Implications and Challenges
Abhimanyu Chauhan1, Chakresh Kumar Jain1
1Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 201309, India.
Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry
|October 24, 2023
Summary
Psychosomatic disorders (PD) are increasing due to stress, impacting vital organs. Understanding their complex mechanisms and challenges is crucial for effective management and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Neuroimmunology
- Stress Physiology
Background:
- Rising global prevalence of psychosomatic disorders (PD) linked to lifestyle stress and biological factors.
- PD involves complex interactions between the central nervous, endocrine, and immune systems.
- Dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and stress hormones like cortisol significantly impacts health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the diverse classifications and intricate mechanisms of psychosomatic disorders.
- To highlight the impact of PD on the human body and their role in catalyzing other diseases.
- To explore medico-clinical challenges and cutting-edge technologies for analyzing psychosomatic data.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of psychosomatic disorders.
- Analysis of the interplay between psychological distress, HPA axis, and physiological responses.
- Exploration of current technological approaches in psychosomatic data analysis.
Main Results:
- Psychological factors manifest as physical symptoms (e.g., pain, GI issues, respiratory problems).
- Chronic stress and anxiety can trigger or worsen cardiovascular disorders like hypertension.
- The precise etiology of PD remains complex and requires further investigation.
Conclusions:
- PD present significant medico-clinical challenges due to their complex etiology.
- Understanding PD mechanisms is vital for developing effective therapeutic strategies.
- Advanced technologies and data analytics are emerging as key tools for PD research.
Keywords:
Psychosomatic disordercentral nervous systemhypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axisimmune systemspsychophysiological disorderrespiratory complicationsstress and depression.More Related Videos
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