Often an individual has some physical symptoms that have no medical explanation at the specialist doctor, in this case the cause may be a large proportion psychological but it affects physical health and here the treatment will be with a psychiatrist.

In this article we will learn about what are Psychosomatic illnesses? Causes and Treatments.

What are psychosomatic illnesses?

psychosomatic occurs when people develop physical symptoms that have no obvious medical reason and are affected by a person’s psychiatric condition And because of the connection between mind and body, the physical symptoms are very real and can sometimes be important, psychosomatic illnesses are a psychiatric condition that exacerbates physical symptoms in almost any part of the body and may develop during a period of severe stress, anxiety or stress. Psychiatric diseases can weaken the immune system and make the body more vulnerable to colds and infections.

Causes of Psychosomatic illnesses

Studies have found that certain things may make individuals more susceptible to psychiatric illness, including:

1. Disturbed lifestyle.
2. The difficulty of expressing and recognizing feelings.
3. Neglect in childhood.
4. Sexual assault before.
5. Suffering from other psychiatric conditions such as depression or personality disorders.
6. Drug addiction.
7. Not being preoccupied with useful and healthy matters.

Psychosomatic Disorder Symptoms:

1. Anger and irritation because they believe that their medical needs have not been met.
2. Suffering from depression or anxiety.
3. Visit many physical health doctors frequently.
4. Face difficulties in social life with relatives and friends.
5. Spend considerable time to think about health concerns.
6. Suffering from obvious physical symptoms such as shortness of breath or high blood pressure but lack of apparent physical reasons.

Methods of Psychosomatic illnesses Treatment

Psychosomatic disorder symptoms can be treated either by medicines or other treatments. However, full treatment of this condition can only be achieved when the cause of these diseases is identified. Among these treatments are:

1. Psychotherapy: This is done by the doctor talking to the patient about his past experiences, childhood and his fears to determine the appropriate treatment.
2. Cognitive behavioral therapy: CBT focuses on examining the thoughts and beliefs of the patient affecting their mental state, this form of therapy helps overcome the feelings of the patient that lead to a change in their behavior.
3. Group therapy: Group psychotherapy typically includes 5 to 15 patients in a group under the supervision of a specialist psychiatrist.

If you experience frequent visits to doctors and don’t find a clear physical cause, the reason may be  psychological, so you can contact Dr. Mona Reda the psychiatrist to enjoy better mental and physical health.

Resources:
What Are Psychosomatic Diseases?
Who might have somatic symptoms?
Psychosomatic Disorder Treatment Options