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Somatoform Disorder NOS - Somatoform Disorder NOS Symptom, Cause, Treatment
Somatoform disorders are physical ailments (such as pain , nausea , depression dizziness ) for which no adequate medical explanation has been found These somatoform disorder physical complaints challenge medical providers who must distinguish between a physical and psychiatric source for the patient's complaints. The complaints are serious enough to cause significant emotional distress and impairment of social and/or occupational functioning Children who have significantly impaired social interactions or stereotyped behaviors without all of the features of autism or Asperger's disorder are considered to have pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (abbreviated as PDD-NOS). A diagnosis of a somatoform disorder implies that psychological factors are a large contributor to the symptoms onset, severity and duration. Children with Asperger's disorder often respond well to psychotherapy.
Causes of Somatoform Disorder NOS
The common Causes of Somatoform Disorder NOS :
- Children raised in homes with a high degree of parental somatization may model somatization.
- Sexual abuse may be associated with an increased risk of somatization later in life.
- Additionally, alcohol or drug intoxication or withdrawal may induce somatic symptoms of unclear etiology, unless the physician considers the potential role of substances.
Treatment of Somatoform Disorder NOS
- Obtain necessary studies to rule out physical causes such as myocardial infarction or appendicitis.
- Psychosocial interventions directed by physicians form the basis for successful treatment.
- TCAs are the most widely used class of antidepressant drugs.
- Avoid acute or long-term narcotic analgesics for somatoform disorders.
- Encourage patients to remain active and limit the effect of target symptoms on the quality of life and daily functioning.
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