Psychogenic disease
Psychogenic disease
Psychogenic disease (pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkoʊˈdʒɛnɪk dɪˈziːz/), also known as somatoform disorder, is a type of illness where physical symptoms are caused or exacerbated by mental factors such as internal conflict or stress. The term "psychogenic" means originating in the mind or in mental or emotional conflict.
Etymology
The term "psychogenic" is derived from the Greek words "psyche" meaning mind and "genesis" meaning origin. The term "disease" comes from the Old French "desaise" meaning lack of ease.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms of psychogenic diseases are varied and can mimic a wide range of physical disorders. Common symptoms include pain, weakness, tremors, and fatigue. Diagnosis of psychogenic diseases often involves ruling out physical causes for the symptoms.
Related Terms
- Psychosomatic illness: A disorder in which psychological stresses adversely affect physiological (somatic) functioning to the point of distress.
- Conversion disorder: A mental condition in which a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system (neurologic) symptoms that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.
- Somatization disorder: A long-term (chronic) condition in which a person has physical symptoms that involve more than one part of the body, but no physical cause can be found.
Treatment
Treatment for psychogenic diseases often involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a common form of psychotherapy used in the treatment of these diseases.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychogenic disease
- Wikipedia's article - Psychogenic disease
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