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M6 13-005
Exam 18: Somatoform and Eating Disorders
Term | Definition |
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Psychosomatic Illness | A physical disorder arising as a result of a psychological trigger, “It’s all in your head.” |
Psychophysical Illness | Addresses the stress-related problems that have the potential to result in physical signs and symptoms. |
Psychophysiologic disorders are thought to have | emotional basis, manifested as physical illness |
Somatization (Somatoform disorder or Briquet’s syndrome): | A disorder whose typical characteristics are recurrent, multiple, physical complaints and symptoms for which there is no organic cause. |
Anorexia Nervosa | A severe form of self-starvation that potentially leads to death. |
Anorexia Nervosa: Occurence | 2) Occurs predominantly in adolescent girls of above-average intelligence |
Anorexia Nervosa: Pyschosocial | 3) Includes an intense fear of obesity, bizarre attitudes toward food and a disturbed self-image. |
Bulimia Nervosa (Bingeing) | 1) Episodes of over eating followed by purging through induced vomiting, laxatives, diuretics, fasting, vigorous exercise |
Bulimia Nervosa (Bingeing): Occurence | 2) Occurs in white females of high school age, middle to upper class and well educated |
Bulimia Nervosa (Bingeing): Symptoms | Feelings of low self-esteem, lack of control and guilt. Anxiety and depression are also components of this disorder. |
Bulimia Nervosa (Bingeing): Physical Signs | Hoarseness Esophagitis Dental erosion (primarily the front teeth) Palate lacerations Complaints of weakness and fatigue Electrolyte imbalance |
Bulimia Nervosa (Bingeing): Pharmacological Management | fluoxetine (Prozac) and sertraline (Zoloft) |