Psychogenic Belching: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research - Year 2017, Vol 11, Issue 4
Abstract
Conversion symptoms usually appear with emotional conflicts of the patient. Belching’s psychogenic aetiology is not unheard of and can be a manifestation of conversion disorder though rare. Current case is of a middle aged woman presenting with belching unresponsive to medical management. The patient improved after supportive psychotherapy sessions and placebo medication.
Authors and Affiliations
Vivekkumar Ashok Nagarale, Suyog Vijay Jaiswal, Vishal Ashok Sawant, Vihang N. Vahia
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- EP ID EP339911
- DOI 10.7860/JCDR/2017/24838.9633
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