SSRI's voor adolescenten met somatisch onvoldoende verklaarde lichamelijke klachten

Translated title of the contribution: SSRIs for adolescents with medically unexplained symptoms

Suzanne C. Van Bronswijk, Judith M. Lionarons, Antonia Stupp, Jan N.M. Schieveld*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Background Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are somatic symptoms without a clear physical cause. MUS are highly prevalent amongst adolescents and result in overconsumption of healthcare and functional impairment. Current treatment options are limited and failing treatment results in high societal costs. Case description We report the cases of two fifteen-year-old girls who were referred to us with an extensive history of MUS and affective symptoms resulting in general functional impairment and frequent visits to specialists. Previous treatments had been unsuccessful. Both adolescents were given selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) solution which resulted in impressive improvement of general functioning. At four to five months of follow-up these improvements had remained consistent. Conclusion MUS can have extremely negative effects on adolescents, their support system and society. SSRIs may be a successful treatment option, but more research in adolescents is needed.
Translated title of the contributionSSRIs for adolescents with medically unexplained symptoms
Original languageDutch
Article numberA9380
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume160
Issue number5
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Prevalence
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/therapeutic use
  • Somatoform Disorders/diagnosis drug therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

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