Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to N R Liebowitz.
When involuntary psychiatric patients are treated on unlocked units, problems may arise as to resource expenditure and the ability to provide optimal psychiatric care. This study investigates the problem and possible solutions.
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Psychosocial factors have long been believed to be important in the pathogenesis of emesis gravidarum (morning sickness) and hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Although this has been confirmed during extensive studies over the last 30 years, HG has never been described as a conversion reaction. We describe two women presenting with hyperemesis who clearly fulfill diagnostic criteria for conversion. We suggest that strong psychodynamic conflicts are expressed by this potentially dangerous symptom in a subset of individuals and that dynamic interventions have a role in treating certain patients with HG.
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Accurate diagnosis in patients presenting with anxiety and/or depressive symptoms requires that the contribution of substance abuse be carefully considered. When chemical dependence is identified, detoxification may be all that is necessary. However, if indicated, specific treatment of the mood or anxiety disorder may reduce substance use as well.
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