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E W Busse

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PubMed1982

Hypochondriasis in the elderly.

hypochondriasis in the elderly is a common but often frustrating problem. The certainty of the diagnosis is complicated by the existence of physical disabilities that accompany the aging process. An increase in social stress and loss of sources of self-esteem are also influential factors. Approximately one-third of elderly hypochondriacs undergo a fortuitous remission, which is usually related to changes in the social environment. Recognition of these features is important to management.

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PubMed1978

How mind, body, and environment influence nutrition in the elderly.

Eating habits, food preferences, and attitudes affecting nutrition in the elderly are the result of the interaction of numerous interpersonal and intrapersonal forces. The physiologic changes that accompany aging must be understood by the clinician and accepted by the elderly person. Social stress and other environmental factors can adversely affect nutritional status.

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PubMed1976

Hypochondriasis in the elderly: a reaction to social stress.

Hypochondriasis in the elderly is often a preventable or reversible syndrome. It can become chronic if the patient finds no relief from social stress or becomes dependent upon medical services as a source of support. When this is recognized, psychotherapeutic intervention is necessary. Although no socioeconomic group is exempt, hypochondriasis in the elderly occurs more often among the lower social classes. Its higher prevalence in this group is attributable to the frequency and severity of social stress and the loss of alternative social opportunities. If psychotherapeutic intervention is necessary, the elderly hypochondriac patient should be helped to recognize social stress as a major source of the problem and to develop a realistic method of coping with it. Apparently the precipitating factors are often in the socioeconomic sphere; hence, social planners should be aware of this fact if the demands on the health care system are to be reduced.

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