Tag: PTSD

  • Psychic Troubles

    Psychic Troubles

    Before symptoms of psychiatric pace, think about organic causes: neurological disorders can make believe psychosis, hyperthyroidism can manifest as an anxiety condition, hypoglycemia by a state of agitation, etc. Conduct a careful clinical examination, with particular attention to somatic history, even and especially if the patient is “known” to have a psychiatric history. Conversely, somatic…

  • Asthenia

    Asthenia

    Asthenia (fatigue) is one of the most common reasons for consultations. The term encompasses a variety of subjective sensations (tiredness, lack of energy, etc.). Many diseases are manifested initially by asthenia. We distinguish organic asthenia, psychiatric (depression, anxiety, PTSD) and reactive (isolated). Clinical signs: Clinical examination should include: – The fact of occurrence: progressive or…