The ability of the nervous system to respond instantly to changes in the body leads to various reactions. Somatic diseases act directly on the central nervous system, which leads to neurological diseases and mental disorders.
A group of such disorders is called somatogeny.
General characteristics of
Somatogeny( from the Greek soma - body, genos - birth) - neuropsychic disorders. They arise as a result of pathological effects on the central nervous system of a number of diseases, including oncological, poisoning and trauma. Such disorders can be observed in patients after complicated postoperative operations, after hemodialysis and during remission in patients with mental illness.
Somatogenic psychiatric disorders can develop as an adverse complication after certain types of therapy, for example, after cardiac bypass or treatment of depressive conditions.
The clinical picture of somatogenies is similar in development of symptoms with psychoses of different etiologies. Since these disorders are exogenous, they are divided into acute, subacute and protracted symptomatic psychoses.
The leading role in the development of such deviations is played by the patient's personality type and the way he reacts to external stimuli.
Mental abnormalities can develop against the background of infections, heart diseases, oncological processes, rheumatism and a number of other diseases.
There are known medical drugs that can cause the development of psychosomatoses. This is caffeine, atropine and cyclodol. Industrial poisons also have a negative effect on the central nervous system, they include: acetone, aniline, gasoline, lead and others.
Somatogeny can occur after severe mental injuries, prolonged depressive conditions, stressful shocks, after childbirth and with chronic fatigue.
Features of the clinical picture
Symptoms of somatogenic disorders manifest themselves depending on the cause of the onset. Among others there are:
- anxiety, fear and anxiety in heart diseases;
- short temper, tearfulness, fear of thyrotoxicosis;
- helplessness and depression in cancer diseases;
- severe psychosis in infections.
Acute somatogenia are characterized by a short manifestation. In this case, the twilight confusion of consciousness, delirium, amenity is noted. This state lasts from several hours to several days.
Subacute disorders can last several weeks and are characterized by delusions, hallucinations, depressive or manic-euphoric syndrome.
The protracted processes can last from months to a year. Characterized by the presence of Korsakov's syndrome and delirium.
Symptoms indicating somatogenesis of different nature:
- Delirium is the most common symptom of acute disturbance. It is expressed by hallucinatory delusions, visual hallucinations, fear and inability of orientation in space.
- The twilight obscuration of is expressed in absolute disorientation. It arises and ends suddenly. The patient can not remember what happened during this period.
- Amenia most often occurs with diseases( infections) of the brain. This disorder is characterized by disorientation, chaotic excitement, including speech. At the same time the patient is incoherent.
- Stun and stupor is a speech-motor retardation indicative of changes in the brain.
- Depression can cause suicidal thoughts due to oncological pathologies and as a result of the use of certain drugs.
- Manic-euphoric states of occur against a background of various intoxications. They are characterized by a reassessment of personality, speech excitement, increased motor activity.
- Korsakov's syndrome is characterized by disorientation in time intervals, memory failures, false memory.
How to avoid the development of somatogenic disorders
Somatic diseases often lead to hypoxia of the brain, which is a risk of developing somatogeny.
The type and character of a person play a decisive role in the development of mental disorders. The main cause of development is the effect on the central nervous system.
Based on these factors, several activities can be identified for the prevention of somatogenies of various types:
- the inclusion in the treatment complex of drugs that reduce the effect on the central nervous system and prevent brain hypoxia;
- psychological assistance from medical specialists and close patients.
Even in the event that the diagnosis sounds almost a sentence, it is necessary to conduct conversations and explain the patient ways to defeat the disease.
Participation and care on the part of loved ones will help to avoid mental disorders. It is important that a person does not remain alone with his illness, and active participation in public life will help to distract oneself from painful thoughts. 
Of course, there is no single algorithm for prevention. For people who are painfully experiencing any change, psychological and qualified assistance is required.
If the disorder develops due to intoxication or taking a number of drugs, the patient should be isolated from access to these substances. People who work in hazardous industries should pay special attention to their own health. This can prevent the development of intoxication of the body, which can also lead to symptomatic psychosis.
