Talk:Somatization disorder
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[edit] Additions
I have added DSM criteria for the disorder as will as a reference list. I have tried to wikify as I go. I hope to add a section on the etiology of the disorder, but may be difficult without POV. I appreciate any input from others in the field. Psy guy (talk) 16:12, 6 September 2005 (UTC)
I believe that the mentioning of hysteria is incorrect or not fully correct. Afterall, the older term of hysteria can be applied to conversion disorder, histrionic personality disorders among many others. Hysteria is an umbrella term, and I'd consider taking out any mention of it. Broadly classified, this is a psychosomatic illness. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.147.194.187 (talk) 07:17, 26 January 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Merge?
Should this article be merged with somatoform disorders? jareha 17:12, 27 December 2005 (UTC)
- No. Why? -Jillium 23:05, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Misuse of this term:
Although this disease is said to be existent in some mentally weak patients, this term is misused in many of the cases where the doctor is not able to find the cause of this particular illness.
In Indian Tradition of Medicines, there are different arts that deal with human body.. For example, the art of varma system defines 108 points in human body.. when force is exerted in these varma points, the person feels a gust of energy flowing from that point to other parts of the body.. However, there is no proper explanation from the allopathic industry over this.. This varam art were also used as martial arts.. ie, when excessive pointed force is given at these varma points, the patients will collapse.. his nervous system also collapses and paralyses.. surprisingly, there is remedy for each varma..
So, the allopathic industry has confined itself to its narrow mindedness.. infact it rejects all other forms of treatments like homeopathy, etc..
This disease has to be properly reviewed to prevent misuse of these terms to misguide the patient. there are many doctors who without detailed analysis, conclude that the patient's symptoms are due to this somatization disorder or hypochondriasis.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 61.11.44.135 (talk) 09:18, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
