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How Human Beings can cause themselves to be sick. And how Doctor’s should treat it. Is causing yourself to be sick a disorder?. MUPS – Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms Somatoform Disorder Conversion Disorder
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How Human Beings can cause themselves to be sick And how Doctor’s should treat it
Is causing yourself to be sick a disorder? • MUPS – Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms • Somatoform Disorder • Conversion Disorder • Dissociative Disorder - A mental disorder characterized by temporary alteration in consciousness, identity, or motor behavior • Anxiety • Stress • Bulimia / Anorexia • Munchausen’s Syndrome
Why is this important? • 15-30% suffer from Somatoform Disorder • Patients usually don’t get proper treatment • Patients with Somatoform Disorder were more likely to have more stress
Various forms of Dissociative Disorder Depression
Interview with a Doctor and questions he answered • Why do people cause themselves to be sick? Most patients suffer because of some ulterior motive • What Kind of symptoms would they show? Most of the time it is pain related symptom • What kind of treatment options are there? They are often put on anti-depressants and anti-psychotic medications. A lot of counseling and therapy is also needed to help.
What should we do to treat it? • Medicine and Therapy offer the best help • It is important to not forget the cause • Try to overcome your own symptoms