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- Aetiology: Psychoanalytic theory ‑
Hypochondriasis is an expression of anal eroticism.
Hypochondria are a defense against psychosis....>more
- Clinical features: Pain - common sites are:
Right iliac fosse
Lower lumbar fossa
Head.
Worries about bladder function.
Complains about appearance - especially the shape of the breasts, nose...>more
- Epidemiology: More common among
Elderly
Men
Lower social classes.
Those closely associated with disease. >more
- Management: Physical - some advocate a trial of tricyclic antidepressants in all patients.
Social - search for meaning of symptoms social/family setting, where appropriate. Exercise caution where...>more
- Prognosis: More chronic and established cases-poor prognosis.
Cases associated with anxiety neuroses or depressive disorders have better prognosis.
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Alcohol Treatment Rehab
The focus is on healing at the
Casa Palmera Alcohol Treatment Rehab center and each patient receives a
type of care that cannot be found elsewhere. From yoga to stress
management, patients are taught how to live a healthy, balanced life
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