Pain is a common symptom, and most diseases can be accompanied by pain or have pain as the predominant manifestation. Pain can be caused by a physical illness or trauma. But sometimes physical pain can also be a sign of mental illness.
We have encountered all kinds of pain in the clinic, some are headaches, some are abdominal pain, some are tongue headaches, as well as limb pain, internal pain, etc., these patients have a common characteristic, that is, after various examinations, they can not find the pain, and finally come to the psychiatric department for treatment.
If the pain symptoms cannot be relieved for a long time, and the specific ** cannot be found, it is necessary to consider the possibility of mental and psychological factors. First, people with depression may experience symptoms such as headaches, back pain, muscle tension, and fatigue. These symptoms may be due to a physical reaction caused by depression, or it may be that the patient is more sensitive to the perception of pain.
Secondly, anxiety disorders can also cause physical pain. People with anxiety disorders may experience emotions such as nervousness, restlessness, and fear, which can lead to muscle tension and pain. In addition, anxiety disorders can also cause symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and chest tightness.
In addition, chronic fatigue syndrome can also cause body pain. This disease is usually caused by chronic overwork, stress, and lack of rest. Patients may experience symptoms such as general pain, fatigue, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating.
It is important to note that physical pain is not always a manifestation of mental illness. It is necessary to improve various examinations to rule out other diseases, and then consider the possibility of mental and psychological factors.
Why do we sometimes diagnose mental illness when we are suffering from physical pain?
First of all, in addition to physical symptoms, most of these patients are accompanied by different degrees of anxiety, tension and other symptoms, patients in this state for a long time, negative emotions will affect the function of the endocrine system and immune system through the regulation of the brain nervous system, and finally affect the body's sensation and pain conduction.
Second, there may be chronic inflammatory responses in the body in such patients that can cause an imbalance of neurotransmitters within our brain, ultimately leading to an abnormal increase in pain sensation.
Thirdly, under the influence of long-term anxiety and nervousness, the patient's brain nerves may undergo structural changes. These changes may cause abnormal conduction and processing of pain signals.
What are the symptoms of pain in the body that require a psychiatric clinic?
Psychiatric psychology. There is no obvious physical cause for the pain:If, after a physical examination and related examinations, no obvious physical cause is found, but the pain persists or cannot be explained, the influence of psychiatric factors may need to be considered.
Multiple pains:Multiple pains, such as headaches, back pains, muscle aches, etc., occur that have no clear location and**.
Irregular pain:There is no obvious pattern to the pain, and there may be intermittent pain, or the location and intensity of the pain can change constantly.
Pain is accompanied by psychological symptoms:Pain is often accompanied by other psychological symptoms, such as psychological trauma (such as post-traumatic stress disorder), anxiety, depression, insomnia, changes in appetite, etc.; Headaches or tension headaches often occur.
What are the commonly used methods?
Psychological**Psychology is one of the important methods for physical pain to be a mental and psychological factor. Through cognitive-behavior**, psychological counseling, etc., adjust negative emotions, reduce anxiety and depression symptoms, and relieve physical pain.
Medications**For physical pain with severe anxiety and depression symptoms, your doctor may consider using anti-anxiety, antidepressant medications**. These drugs can regulate the function of the nervous system and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, which in turn may relieve physical pain.
General**Through the combination of psychological, pharmacological, and other auxiliary means, the patient's physical and mental state is comprehensively adjusted to achieve the purpose of relieving pain.
Traditional Chinese medicine says that "if it is not passed, it will be painful, and if it is painful, it will not be passed", which means that the direct cause of pain is caused by the blockage of qi and blood in the meridians, and the deep cause of the blockage of qi and blood may be the six evils such as external wind and cold, or it may be caused by the seven emotions such as internal injury and anger, which will eventually lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, resulting in pain.
There are many ways to treat pain in traditional Chinese medicine, you can take traditional Chinese medicine to invigorate blood and relieve pain, you can also do acupuncture and massage to dredge the meridians, and you can also use medicinal baths to relieve pain. If the combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine, coupled with psychological **, the effect is better.
Adverse effects of taking anti-anxiety and depressant medications.
Will it affect your health?
Anti-anxiety and depressive drugs are very effective in physical pain combined with anxiety and depression, but they may cause some patients to worry about the effects of the drug on their bodies, and then give up taking the drug and miss the best opportunity.
In fact, these drugs*** usually only appear within a few days or weeks after starting the drug, and will gradually lessen or disappear; And these *** are usually temporary and do not cause long-term damage to the body.
Why some patients take anti-anxiety and depressant medications.
Can it cause dizziness and nausea?
Common***One of the common examples of anti-anxiety and depressant medications is dizziness and nausea. Because these drugs can affect the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, which can lead to these uncomfortable symptoms. Different antidepressant medications may produce different *** for different people
Drug metabolismThe metabolic process of antidepressant drugs in the body can also cause dizziness and nausea. When some drugs are converted into active metabolites in the body, they may exert their effects while having a moderate stimulating effect on the central nervous system, causing these uncomfortable symptoms.
Individual differencesEveryone reacts differently to medications. Some people may be more sensitive to antidepressants and are prone to uncomfortable symptoms such as dizziness and nausea, while others may not feel anything. This may be related to the individual's physiological characteristics, ability to metabolize the drug, and other factors.
Dosage of medicationThe dose of antidepressant medication may also affect the occurrence of ***. Too high a dose may increase the risk of dizziness and nausea. Therefore, it is necessary to inform the doctor in time if you experience any discomfort after taking the drug, and the doctor usually adjusts the dosage of the drug according to the patient's specific situation to reduce the occurrence of uncomfortable symptoms.