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El presente artículo, tiene como propósito conocer la capacidad resolutiva de la atención primaria, frente a las necesidades que tienen los pacientes con Trastornos Somatomorfos. Conocer también, la percepción que estos pacientes tienen acerca de la atención recibida. La muestra, está constituida por 25 pacientes pertenecientes a tres Centros de Atención Primaria de la comuna de Chillán. De acuerdo a los resultados, los pacientes perciben que sus demandas de salud sólo "a veces" son resueltas en su centro de atención primaria, pese a los notables costos en recurso humano, farmacológico y exámenes. Los resultados se discuten en relación a las limitaciones presentadas y a las proyecciones.
This paper aims to describe the response capacity of primary care to meet the needs that patients with somatoform disorders. Knowing the type of care delivered and the perception that these patients have about the care provided. The sample consists of 25 patients from three primary care centers in the commune of Chillán. Patients perceive that their health claims are resolved only sometimes in the primary care center, despite considerable human resource costs, and drug tests. The results are discussed in relation to the limitations presented and projections.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Delivery of Health Care , Health Services Needs and Demand , Primary Health Care , Somatoform Disorders , Surveys and QuestionnairesABSTRACT
Los trastornos somatomorfos tienen en común manifestaciones somáticas que no tienen explicación médica y que pueden producir una alteración de la vida diaria. En niños, existen dificultades de evaluación por el reporte u observación de síntomas debido a su edad, a la influencia parental y a los factores asociados. El objetivo de este trabajo es reconocer las dificultades diagnósticas y las herramientas clínicas que permitan la aproximación a los trastornos somatomorfos en niños. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de la información publicada en los últimos diez años sobre el tema. La evolución histórica del concepto de somatización ha generado dificultades en su abordaje. Algunas signos pueden hacer sospechar un trastorno somatomorfo; sin embargo, existen muy pocas herramientas de evaluación en niños. Actualmente, dichas herramientas se basan solamente en listas de síntomas y no responden por completo a todos los interrogantes. Los trastornos somatomorfos o síntomas somáticos en niños son un campo con un vacío aún por llenar...
Somatomorphic disorders have common somatic manifestations without medical explanation that can affect daily life. There are evaluation difficulties regarding symptom report or observation in children due to their age, parental influence and associated factors. The aim of this work is to acknowledge diagnosis difficulties and clinic tools to approach somatomorphic disorders in children. A systematic search in the information published for the last ten years was carried out. Historical evolution of the concept of somatization has generated difficulties to approach this issue. Some signs could indicate a somatomorphic disorder; however, there are very little evaluating tools for children. Currently, said tools are only based on lists of symptoms without fully answering to all questions. Somatomorphic disorders or somatic symptoms in children are stilla gap to be closed...
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Child , Diagnosis , Pediatrics , Signs and SymptomsABSTRACT
Las crisis psicógenas, descritas por Charcot, constituyen una entidad que puede ser difícil de diferenciar de las crisis epilépticas. El 70% de estos pacientes tienen un diagnóstico psiquiátrico subyacente. Describimos el caso de una paciente que fue diagnosticada con crisis epilépticas durante varios años, polimedicada, incluida en el protocolo de cirugía de epilepsia para pacientes refractarios. Durante su evaluación, se descubrió un origen psicógeno de estas. Analizamos las características clínicas y paraclínicas que nos permiten aproximarnos al diagnóstico diferencial entre ambas entidades
Psychogenous seizures described by Charcot, are an entity that can be difficult to distinguish from epileptic seizures. 70% of these patients have an underlying psychiatric diagnosis. We describe the case of a female patient who was diagnosed with seizures for several years, polymedicated, and included in the epilepsy surgery protocol for refractory patients. During the evaluation, a psychogenous origin was discovered for such crises. We analyzed the clinical criteria and laboratory tests that allow us to approach the differential diagnosis between both entities
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Epilepsy , HysteriaABSTRACT
Psychogenous seizures described by Charcot, are an entity that can be difficult to distinguish from epileptic seizures. 70% of these patients have an underlying psychiatric diagnosis. We describe the case of a female patient who was diagnosed with seizures for several years, poly-medicated, and included in the epilepsy surgery protocol for refractory patients. During the evaluation, a psychogenous origin was discovered for such crises. We analyzed the clinical criteria and laboratory tests that allow us to approach the differential diagnosis between both entities.
ABSTRACT
Somatomorphic disorders have common somatic manifestations without medical explanation, that can affect daily life. There are evaluation difficulties regarding symptom report or observation in children due to their age, parental influence and associated factors. The aim of this work is to acknowledge diagnosis difficulties and clinic tools to approach somatomorphic disorders in children. A systematic search in the information published for the last ten years was carried out. Historical evolution of the concept of somatization has generated difficulties to approach this issue. Some signs could indicate a somatomorphic disorder; however, there are very little evaluating tools for children. Currently, said tools are only based on lists of symptoms without fully answering to all questions. Somatomorphic disorders or somatic symptoms in children are still a gap to be closed.
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En este artículo se presenta un modelo de Terapia Familiar que puede ser útil en la atención primaria para el tratamiento de pacientes somatomorfos o con trastornos somatomorfos. El objetivo fue describir un caso de trastorno somatomorfo y una forma de intervención a través de la Terapia Familiar Breve. El Método incluyo la recogida de la historia clínica y aplicación de la Terapia Familiar Breve por dos profesionales de la salud: psicólogo y médico de familia. Los resultados muestran una disminución de la sintomatología y recuperación de su competencia personal para funcionar autónomamente. Se discute el valor de la aplicación de la Terapia Familiar Breve o de corta duración en la atención de pacientes con trastornos somatomorfos y la importancia de usar estrategias que mejoren la resolutividad del sistema.
This article presents a model of familiar therapy useful at primary health care for the treatment of patients with somatization disorder or somatization. The objective is to describe a case of somatization disorder and an intervention form of Brief Family Therapy. The method included the recollection of clinical history and the application of Brief Family Therapy by two health professionals: a psychologist and a family doctor. The results showed symptomatology reduction and patient autonomy. The use of Brief Family Therapy with somatization disorder is discussed in primary care and the importance of improving the system resoluty.
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Primary Health Care , Family Therapy , Somatoform Disorders/psychology , Somatoform Disorders/therapy , Psychotherapy, Brief , Family HealthABSTRACT
Anteriormente llamado dismorfofobia, el trastorno dismórfico corporal (TDC) se define como la preocupación excesiva y desproporcionada por un defecto mínimo o imaginario en la apariencia física. El defecto generalmente se encuentra en la cara, aunque puede ser en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Es una enfermedad de mal pronóstico que remite raramente de forma completa y provoca un deterioro en la vida del paciente, el cual demanda constantemente soluciones médicas o quirúrgicas; sin embargo, si es oportunamente sospechada y tratada, tiene un curso más favorable. Estos pacientes frecuentemente consultan a dermatólogos y cirujanos plásticos, con la idea de mejorar sus defectos físicos. Su trastorno psiquiátrico habitualmente es subdiagnosticado, lo que puede desencadenar una acción iatrogénica e incluso consecuencias médico-legales.
Formerly called dysmorphophobia, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is defined as the exaggerated, out of proportion preoccupation with the slightest or imaginary defect of the body s appearance. The defect is normally found on the face, although it can also be present in any part of the body. The prognosis for this condition is poor, and rarely goes entirely into remission, deteriorating the patient s quality of life. Those who suffer from this syndrome demand medical or surgical solutions. However, if early diagnosis and treatment are made the course of the disease may improve. Patients frequently seek dermatologists and plastic surgeons consultation to overcome these defects. Psychiatric disorders are commonly under-diagnosed and may lead to atrogenic actions, and possible legal consequences.
