Psych

Question 1

what is the difference between somatization disorder and conversion disorder

Answer 1

Conversion disorder
typically involves loss of motor or sensory function
the patient doesn’t consciously feign the symptoms (factitious disorder) or seek material gain (malingering)
patients may be indifferent to their apparent disorder - la belle indifference - although this has not been backed up by some studies

Somatisation disorder
multiple physical SYMPTOMS present for at least 2 years
patient refuses to accept reassurance or negative test results

Question 1

Features of anoexia

Answer 1

Anorexia features
most things low
G’s and C’s raised: growth hormone, glucose, salivary glands, cortisol, cholesterol, carotinaemia

Question 2

Cotard syndrome

Answer 2

Cotard syndrome is characterised by a person believing they are dead or non-existent

Question 3

Capgras syndrome

Answer 3

Capgras syndrome is a neuropsychiatric phenomenon in which patients believe that a partner/family member/friend has been replaced by an imposter.