Aerophagia and depression: case report.
A depressed patient on tricyclic antidepressants developed acute flatulent abdominal distention. Aerophagia, commonly associated with complaints of abdominal distention, indigestion, and colic, is common in depressive states. This case report explores the relationships between depression, tricyclic antidepressants, and gastrointestinal function.
D000328:Adult; D000334:Aerophagy / Q000209:etiology*; D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D004326:Drinking; D005260:Female; D005746:Gastric Emptying / Q000187:drug effects; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000139:chemically induced
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic