Title of article
Psychiatric Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Kardoust ، Moien - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Yazdian-Anari ، Pouria - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences , Nasiripour ، Mostafa - Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences , Bidaki ، Reza - Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences
Pages
2
From page
37
To page
38
Abstract
Introduction: Diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms treated in general practice and gastroenterology. An estimated 1.7 billion cases of diarrhea are reported annually. Anxious and emotional persons are more sensitive to digestive problems. Anxious persons may feel their heartbeat and perceive their intestinal motility and spasm, and this may cause them more concern. Case Presentation: In this case report, a 31yearold woman with chronic diarrhea and a stressed psyche is presented so as to emphasize the combination of organ disorders and psychiatric moods. Conclusion: Patients suffering from chronic and persistence gastrointestinal disease should be evaluated by a psychiatrist. Psychotherapy and psych pharmacotherapy can greatly help the treatment of somatic complaints of these patients.
Keywords
Gastrointestinal Disease , emotions , Anxiety , Diarrhea
Journal title
Hospital Practices and Research
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Hospital Practices and Research
Record number
2462762
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