[Unexplained physical symptoms successfully treated by symptom-based psychotherapy].
A 43-year-old woman suffered severe weight loss due to unexplained vomiting. No physical cause was detected. She was treated with hypnotherapy, cognitive therapy and a gradual increase in food with the help of a dietician. The vomiting stopped and the patient was able to eat again. For patients with unexplained physical symptoms, it is often difficult to understand that a psychological component is involved. This psychological component should not be emphasized. It is more important to tell the patient that there is no explanation for their problem, but that there is a possible treatment: psychotherapy.
Reinders
Michel J
MJ
Kennemer Gasthuis, afd. Psychiatrie, Haarlem, The Netherlands. reinders@kg.nl
Veth
C P M Niels
CP
D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014839:Vomiting / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D015431:Weight Loss