Did you know that mental health affects physical health? Many individuals may experience chronic physical health problems, such as pain in different parts of the body or gastrointestinal disorders, which can cause physical suffering. This suffering can also have an impact on mental well-being.
For many people, unsuccessful or prolonged medical treatments can lead to feelings of discouragement, boredom, or depression. Some individuals undergo thorough physical examinations, yet no abnormalities are found, leading them to search for a cause or undergo unnecessary testing or treatment that may be potentially harmful.
Approximately 5%-7% of individuals may have physical disorders without a clear cause, and these disorders can be present from childhood to adulthood. Identifying possible causes in individuals with real physical symptoms involves an awareness of certain bodily sensations, in conjunction with the patient's emotional state, which can exacerbate physical symptoms.
Research has shown that risk factors, including childhood neglect, high stress levels, sexual harassment, alcohol consumption, and drug use, can contribute to the development of chronic and severe physical symptoms.
Emotions such as anxiety, stress, or sadness can manifest as physical symptoms. The pain resulting from physical symptoms can further increase anxiety in patients. Both anxiety and physical symptoms can interfere with daily life and persist for six months or more.
Managing these physical abnormalities requires a strong doctor-patient relationship, with continuous monitoring and awareness of the patient's emotions. Doctors should encourage patients to adapt to their daily lives as much as possible, despite the presence of illness or painful symptoms.
However, even with comprehensive physical and mental treatments, physical abnormalities may continue to present recurring symptoms. If patients can better adapt to their daily lives, it can help alleviate physical symptoms and contribute to a better prognosis.
For more advice, you can visit patRangsit Mother and Child Hospital or contact us at 02-998-9888 ext. 3216, 3217.
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