Psychosomatic disorders
MENTAL REACTION CAUSED BY SOMATIC PROBLEMS
Psychosomatic disorders are a mental reaction caused by somatic problems. Although treating the body is important in case of a disease, a psychological treatment is necessary for an optimal recovery.
Treatment
Treatment of psychosomatic disorders in the Stress Clinic
The Stress Clinic offers psychological support during and after your treatment:
- Improve the effectiveness of your medical treatment
- Treat the psychological problem during treatment
- Avoid post-medical treatment aftereffects
Many disorders create a great physical and mental suffering and have a great influence on the social, emotional, and professional lives of individuals.
A psychosomatic disorder is defined as a syndrome in which psychological processes play a substantial role in the etiology of a person’s disease.
Serious related disorders
(non-exhaustive list) :
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pain
- Chronic fatigue
- Esophagus mobility disorder
- Non-ulcer dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Irritable bowel syndrom
- Urethral syndrome
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcero-haemorrhagic colitis
- Blood pressure disorders
- Heart rate disorders
- Migraines
The disorders often worsen depending on the mental state, stress level, anguish or anxiety level, as well as sadness of the person. As such, the psyche contributes to biological phenomena.
The Stress Clinic offers psychological care to people suffering from these diseases in order to optimize their medical treatment. Make an appointment with our healthcare professionals to receive a full evaluation and the best psychological support.
