BRIQUET’S SYNDROME

Somatization disorder is a mental and behavioral disorder characterized by recurring, multiple, and current, clinically significant complaints about somatic symptoms. It was recognized in the DSM-IV-TR classification system, but in the latest version DSM-5, it was combined with undifferentiated somatoform disorder to become somatic symptom disorder, a diagnosis which no longer requires a specific number of somatic symptoms.

SYMPTOMS

Variable physical symptoms that can include 

• headaches,
• generalized pain,
• changes in bowel movements, 
• fatigue, 
• weakness, 
• pain with sex,
• distres sabout these symptoms

RISK FACTORS

• Depression, 
• anxiety, 
• substance abuse, 
• parental neglect, 
• abuse

HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When  is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms

Few homoeopathic medicine can be thought of in the treatment of briquet’s disorder are:

ARSENIC ALB., CALCAREA PHOS., CHINA, NATRUM MUR., LACHESIS., CAUSTICUM., ETC.