Mkgrady8 Neuro 5 Somatic Symptom And Related Disorders

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somatic symptom: key features

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prominence of somatic symptoms associated with significant distress and impairment; dx based on positive symptoms and signs rather than the absence of medical explanation for symptoms; either or versus both and approach; medical and psychiatric co morbidity; initial presentation mainly in medical setting

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contributing factors to somatic symtom

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Genetic/Biological vulnerability (i.e. pain threshold); Early traumatic experiences (violence, abuse, deprivation); Somatization as a defense mechanism-conflict/anxiety reduction (primary gain); Sociocultural-sanctioned dependency; Interpersonal-manipulation/control of relationships, means of managing conflicts

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somatic symptom disorder diagnotic criteria

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A. One or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or result in significant disruption of daily life; B. Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the somatic symptoms or associated health concerns as manifested by at least one of the following= 1.Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one’s symptoms 2.Persistently high level of anxiety about health or symptoms 3.Excessive time and energy devoted to these symptoms or health concerns; C. Although any one somatic symptom may not be continuously present, the state of being symptomatic is persistent (typically more than 6 months); Specify if= WITH PREDOMINANT PAIN (previously pain disorder), this specifier is for individuals whose somatic symptoms predominantly involve pain; Specify if= PERSISTENT, a persistent course is characterized by severe symptoms, marked impairment, and long duration (more than 6 months); Specify current severity= Mild Only one of the symptoms specified in Criterion B is fulfilled, Moderate Two or more of the symptoms specified in Criterion B are fulfilled, Severe Two or more of the symptoms specified in Criterion B are fulfilled, plus there are multiple somatic complaints (or one very severe somatic symptom).

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conversion disorder or functional neurological symptom disorder diagnostic criteria

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A. One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function; B. Clinical findings provide evidence of incompatibility between the symptom and recognized neurological or medical conditions; C. The symptom or deficit is not better explained by another medical or mental disorder; D. The symptom of deficit causes clinically significant distress or impairment insocial, occupational, or other important areas of functioning or warrants medical evaluation; Specify symptom type= With weakness or paralysis, With abnormal movement (tremor, dystonic movement, myoclonus, gait disorder), With swallowing symptoms, With speech symptom (i.e.,dysphonia, slurred speech), With attacks or seizures, With anesthesia or sensory loss, With special sensory symptom (i.e.,visual, olfactory, or hearing disturbance), With mixed symptoms; Specify if= Acute episode: Symptoms present for less than 6 months or persistent: Symptoms occurring for 6 months or more; Specify if= With psychological stressor (specify stressor) or Without psychological stressor

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conversion disorder: additional features

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Up to 20-30% of patients admitted for neurological symptoms; More frequent in females; Associated with decrease levels of education and income; Usual onset is late childhood and early adulthood; Symptoms conform to patient’s concept of disease; Coexistent physical d/o, later dx of neurologic d/o not common (20-60%); Problem with “classical findings’ (i.e., secondary gain, histrionic personality, labelle indifference); “Conversion V” on MMPI; Better prognosis= acute onset, clear precipitant, good pre-morbid adjustment, absence of medical/neurological co-morbidity.

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illness anxiety disorder: diagnostic criteria

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A. Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness; B. Somatic symptoms are not present or, if present, are only mild in intensity. If another medical condition is present or there is a high risk for developing a medical condition (i.e., strong family history is present), the preoccupation is clearly excessive or disproportionate; C. There is a high level of anxiety about health, and the individual is easily alarmed about personal health status; D. The individual performs excessive health-related behaviors (i.e., repeatedly checks his or her body for signs of illness) or exhibits maladaptive avoidance (i.e.,avoids doctor appointments and hospitals); E. Illness preoccupation has been present for at least 6 months, but the specific illness that is feared may change over that period of time; F. The illness-related preoccupation is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as somatic symptom disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or delusional disorder, somatic type; Specify whether= Care-seeking type: Medical care, including physician visits or undergoing tests and procedures, is frequently used or Care-avoidant type: Medical care is rarely used.

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illness anxiety disorder: additional features

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Amplification/misinterpretation of “normal” function; Preoccupation with illness undermining socio-occupational function and relationships; Prevalent in 3-10% of general population; Onset early to middle adulthood; “Doctor shopping”, frequent medical visits, excessive medical procedures

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psychological factors affecting other medical conditions: diagnostic criteria

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A. A medical symptom or condition (other than a mental disorder) is present; B. Psychological or behavioral factors adversely affect the medical condition in one of the following ways= 1. The factors have influenced the course of the medical condition as shown by a close temporal association between the psychological factors and the development of exacerbation of, or delayed recovery from, the medical condition. 2. The factors interfere with the treatment of the medical condition (i.e., poor adherence). 3. The factors constitute additional well-established health risks for the individual. 4. The factors influence the underlying pathophysiology, precipitating or exacerbating symptoms or necessitating medical attention; C. The psychological and behavioral factors in Criterion B are not better explained by another mental disorder (i.e., panic disorder, major depressive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder); Specify current severity:= Mild: Increased medical risk (i.e., inconsistent adherence with antihypertension treatment). Moderate: Aggravates underlying medical condition (i.e., anxiety aggravating asthma). Severe: Results in medical hospitalization or ER visit Extreme: Results in severe, life-threatening risk (i.e., ignoring heart attach symptoms.)

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psychological factors affecting other medical conditions: examples include

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Denial/minimization of disease; Poor compliance/adherence; Symptom increase due to anxiety (i.e. asthma); Inappropriate medication use (manipulation of insulin to achieve weight loss)

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differential dx for somatic symptom and related disorders

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A. Importance of= 1. Understanding “natural history” of the disorders 2.Good psychosocial history; B. Psychiatric Disorders- Major depression, Anxiety D/O, Substance use disorder, Adjustment disorder (grief reaction), Personality traits/disorders= (histrionic, antisocial, dependent/avoidant, obsessive compulsive), Schizophrenia, Delusional disorder; C. Physical Disorders= 1. A mixture of physical/psychiatric disorders not uncommon. 2. Problems with secondary gain, diagnosis by exclusion, either/or approach. 3. Especially look for endocrine, neurologic, collagen/vascular, and occult neoplastic disease

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clinical management of somatic symptom disorders

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The clinical presentation is considered in the context of psychosocial factors, both current and past; The diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions are based on objective findings. (i.e., primum non nocere—”first, do no harm”); A therapeutic alliance is fostered and maintained involving the primary careand/or psychiatric physician; The social support system is carefully reviewed during each patient contact; A regular appointment schedule is maintained for outpatients, irrespective of clinical course; This facilitates development of a therapeutic alliance and safer, cost-effectivecare; The significance of personality features, addictive potential, and self-destructive risk is determined and addressed; The patient’s care is redefined in such a way that management rather than cure is the goal of treatment

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psychiatric referral and psychotherapeutic management

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In-addition-to rather than instead of follow-up by primary physician; More supportive with emphasis on “coping” rather than “insight”, i.e. identification and management of “stress”; Medications—identify specific target symptoms. Attend to family dynamics/behavior; Monitoring risk for iatrogenic illness

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factitious disorders and malingering: diagnostic distrinctions

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Symptoms production “voluntary” (i.e., conscious) and deceptive in both; Difference in goals— clear external incentives (money, avoidance of work/duty, etc.) in Malingering v. achievement of “patient role” in Factitious D/O

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factitious disorder imposed on self: diagnostic criteria

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A. Falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms, or induction of injury or disease, associated with identified deception; B. The individual presents himself/herself to others as ill, impaired or injured; C. The deceptive behavior is evident even in the absence of obvious external rewards; D. The behavior is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as delusional disorder or another psychotic disorder; Specify= Single episode or Recurrent episodes (two or more events of falsification of illness and/or induction of injury)

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factitious disorder imposed on another: diagnostic criteria

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A. Falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms, or induction of injury or disease, in another, associated with identified deception; B. The individual presents another individual (victim) to others as ill, impaired, or injured; C. The deceptive behavior is evident in the absence of obvious external rewards; D. The behavior is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as delusional disorder or another psychotic disorder; Note: The perpetrator, not the victim, receives this diagnosis; Specify= Single episode or Recurrent episodes (two or more events of falsification of illness and/or induction of injury).

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factitious disorder: additional features

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Onset—early adulthood; May become chronic—(i.e., “Munchausen males”); Often associated with Personality Disorders; Possible association with healthcare occupations (i.e., episodic pattern)

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developmental/psychodynamic theories in factitious pts

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Early deprivation/insecurity; Delays in psychosexual development, antisocial/delinquent behavior; Core conflicts related to self-esteem, dependency, mastery, masochism; Behavior as “repetition-compulsion”, (i.e., attempt to recreate/resolve above conflicts)

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factitious disorder: management

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Behavior as “cry for help”; Coping with counter transference; Positive prognostic features—other Axis I D/O, some social supports, ability to cope with confrontation, establish rapport; Non-punitive confrontation, importance of timing; Attempts to redirect patient to more appropriate interventions, sources of assistance

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When considering a diagnosis of Somatic Symptom Disorder, which of the following is most important regarding a diagnosis? A. Absence of a pathologic or pathophysiologic explanation for the symptoms. B. Demonstrated pursuit of secondary gain by the patient. C. A high level of anxiety and recurrent visits to physicians as a result of the symptoms. D. Onset of symptoms in the fifth decade of life (40’s). E. Male gender

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C

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Patients with Conversion Disorder: A. Will not have subsequent medical or neurologic disease. B. Have symptoms that conform to the patient’s concept of disease. C. Are associated with increased levels of education and income. D. Usually have onset of symptoms in late adulthood. E. Rarely have symptoms related to voluntary motor or sensory functions

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B

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Among patients with Factitious Disorder: A. Patients knowingly and intentionally feign signs and/or symptoms of disease. B. Financial reward or similar material gain is the motivating factor. C. Patients are generally well adjusted, socially conforming males. D. Patients seek to avoid medical investigation of symptoms.

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A

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conclusions:

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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders= though not “disease” per se, these are “illnesses” which warrant intervention and treatment; Goal= make interactions with health care system more beneficial, therapeutic and safer for the patient and less ambiguous and frustrating for the physician