Somatoform disorder of the autonomic nervous system

Somatoform disorder is a group of diseases in which patients complain of pain, impairment of the functions of various organs, but when examined, doctors can not find objective data for the diagnosis. Patients are convinced of the doctor's incompetence and refuse to consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for advice and treatment.

Somatoform Disorder - Symptoms

The manifestations of this ailment are diverse and are divided into several groups. Disorders of this are:

1. Somatized - repeat for two or more years the same complaints, similar to the present disease.
2. Undifferentiated - complaints vary or do not fit into the picture of one disease.
3. Hypochondriacal - a person is convinced of the presence of a serious problem and with exaggeration refer to the normal state.
4. Steady pain somatoform disorder - supposedly accompanied by painful pains in order to attract the attention of relatives or doctors.

Isolate also the dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which proceeds like this ailment. Somatoform disorder is a complex of complaints about sudden palpitation, trembling of hands, sweating. There are short-term pain or numbness all over the body, hot flashes, frequent breathing, imaginary heaviness or swelling in the abdomen.

Somatoform pain disorder

Somatoform personality disorder can manifest itself in the form of complaints of pain of varying strength and localization. Disturb pain syndromes in the heart, in the stomach, migraine and aching joints. They usually happen after conflicts in the family or at work. Such conditions can last several years. At the same time, there are no survey data to confirm the diagnosis of a real ailment, which is given to such patients by the seriousness of their condition and there is no deterioration in the state of health with the passage of time.

Somatoform autonomic disorder

Somatoform disorder of the autonomic nervous system is manifested by constant or paroxysmal symptoms of disorders:

1. Cardiovascular system - palpitations, aching or pressing heart disease.
2. Organs of digestion - spasms in the stomach, nausea, eructations, flatulence, unstable stools, diarrhea during excitement.
3. The respiratory system is a feeling of lack of air, intolerance to stuffy rooms, shortness of breath, cough.
4. The urinary system - frequent urges, difficulty, spasm and pain when urinating, inability to urinate in a public place.

Somatoform disorders - treatment

The main problem in case a doctor suspects somatoform disorder is how to treat a patient who rejects a mental disorder? For this reason, patients are often treated for years and unsuccessfully. For therapy apply:

1. Psychotherapy - the identification of psychological problems and work with the patient's family, training and relaxation methods.
2. Drug therapy - a short cycle of tranquilizers (gidazepam, buspirone), antidepressants (Paroxetine), neuroleptics (Chlorprothixen).
3. Physiotherapy - galvanization of the collar zone, electrosleep, coniferous and pearl baths .

Somatoform disorders - treatment with folk remedies

For the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, drugs from such plants are used:

1. St. John's wort has pronounced antidepressant properties.
2. Passionflower relieves anxiety and tension.
3. Schizandra relieves of self-doubt and fears.
4. Hawthorn helps to treat somatoform disorder of the nervous system of the cardiac type.
5. Motherwort acts as a sleeping pill, relieves dyspnoea and calms.
6. Valerian calms, relieves spasms and colic.
7. Melissa normalizes the heart rhythm, anesthetizes.
8. Hop restores sleep, relieves anxiety.