Psychosomatic disorders in the elderly

ABSTRACT

A study of the close relationship between the psycho-sociological factors and physiological disorders is quite interesting and has some practical value. It often enables the clinician to understand the psychosomatic manifestations in his patients and make a correct diagnosis. It will also help him to obtain his patient's confidence, and cooperation in treatment, and eventually lead to a better prognosis. A few pertinent examples from the elderly patients seen in our unit are given to illustrate these points