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[Somatic illnesses in psychiatric patients. 9 case reports]
E M Haberfellner1, H Rittmannsberger
1Landesnervenklinik, Wagner-Jauregg.
Der Nervenarzt
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Severe somatic disorders can cause or accompany psychiatric symptoms, complicating diagnosis for medical professionals. Differentiating between physical and mental health issues is crucial to prevent increased patient morbidity.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Internal Medicine
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Psychiatric patients often present with severe somatic disorders.
- Distinguishing psychiatric symptoms from somatic disease symptoms poses a diagnostic challenge for clinicians.
- Somatic disorders can be the primary cause of psychiatric symptoms or co-occur with existing mental health conditions.