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What is the difference between somatoform and psychosomatic disorder?
A somatic disorder is a malfunction of the body. A psychosomatic disorder is a disorder of (most commonly) the body caused by a psychological factor (the mind).
Where can one be diagnosed with Psychosomatic disorder?
One could potentially be diagnosed with Psychosomatic disorder in any hospital around the world, especially hospitals for the mentally/criminally insane.
What has the author Philip Pinkerton written?
Philip Pinkerton has written: 'Childhood disorder--a psychosomatic approach' -- subject(s): In infancy and childhood, Pediatrics, Psychophysiologic Disorders, Psychosomatic aspects, Psychosomatic aspects of Pediatrics
What has the author George L Engel written?
George L. Engel has written: 'The concept of psychosomatic disorder'
The first sign of psychosomatic disorder generally appear in what stage?
The first symptoms a psychosomatic disorders generally appear in the first few stages. Though the severity of these symptoms vary on a case to case basis.
Is insomnia a psychosomatic disease?
It can be, along with physical, medical, environmental and other causes.
What has the author J A Winter written?
J. A. Winter has written: 'Origins of illness and anxiety' -- subject(s): Causes and theories of causation, Diseases, Psychosomatic Medicine 'Are your troubles psychosomatic?'
What is psychosomatic medicine?
Psychosomatic medicine is a multidisciplinary branch of medicine dedicated to the study and clinical practice of medicine in relation with all processes that cause a pathological interaction between mind and body or between mental and physical processes.Psychoneuroimmunology or PNI, is the most related discipline to Psychosomatic medicine, but not the only one; geriatrics, pediatrics, surgery, gynecology, endocrinology. cardiology, psychiatry, internal medicine, gastroenterology, cosmetic surgery, emergency medicine and many other branches may at one time or other treat disorders with psychosomatic causes or complications.Psychosomatic is a word that is sometimes erroneously used in a pejorative way for saying 'it is all in your mind', what adds suffering to those who already are suffering from a psychosomatic disorder. The correct use of the term, is instead a key to solve some puzzling mix of symptoms that could not be attributed to a particular illness or that can be attributed to many disorders.If the body suffers because a problem generated in the mind or if the mind and emotional well being suffer because a problem of the body, then that is a psychosomatic disorder.
What can cause total body NUMBNESS?
Two common causes would be psychosomatic disorders or the disease, Leprosy.
What is an X-linked disorder that causes malformation of the skull?
An x linked disorder that causes malformattion of the skull is
Is metabolism disorder causes vitiligo?
NO metabolism disorder is not cuases vitiligo.
What is the most common psychosomatic disorder?
Fibromyalgia ~ by far. Including, but not limited to panic & anxiety disorder, lower back pain, bone pain, cramps....and the list goes on....foot drop too...depression and also OCD. Ah yes, let's not forget the joints!
