Psychosomatic Syndromes and Somatic Symptoms

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Psychosomatic Syndromes and Somatic Symptoms

Name: Psychosomatic Syndromes and Somatic Symptoms
Brand: AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION PUBLISHING
SKU: 9780880481106
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AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION PUBLISHINGISBN: 9780880481106

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By Robert Kellner
Imprint: AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION PUBLISHING
Release Date: January 31, 1992
Format: HARDBACK
Pages: 272

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This encyclopaedic volume on psychosomatic syndromes and somatic symptoms amasses the large amount of research in this area and offers guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. For each of the nine categories of somatic syndromes, Dr Kellner discusses the concept, symptoms, prevalence, aetiology, psychological and psychiatric studies, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. He illustrates each chapter with numerous case studies. The second section of the book is an overview of the various processes that lead to bodily complaints.

Psychosomatic Syndromes. Fibromyalgia, fibrositis, and myofascial pain syndrome. Chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome. Globus and fear of choking. Dysphagia and esophageal motility disorders. Non-ulcer dyspepsia. Irritable bowel syndrome. Urethral syndrome. Behavior-induced physiological changes: hyperventilation and aerophagia. Chronic pain syndromes. Mechanisms of Bodily Complaints. Somatization. Hysteria. Deception. Mechanisms of bodily complaints: main conclusions.

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