Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 6 Original Article DOI: 10.29052/2412-3188.v5.i1.2018.6-16 Frequency of somatic complains among patients with mental illness Anum Haider1 & Usama Asad2 1 Dow Medical college, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi 2 Sindh Medical University, Karachi. Corresponding Author Email: anum.haider@duhs.edu.pk Received 10/05/2018; Accepted 20/09/2018; Published 10/10/2018 Abstract Background: It is established that physical and mental disorders share common risk factors, among those the unhealthy lifestyle is most common. In order to achieve complete health, it is crucial to monitor both physical and mental health. Mental health problem is the most deserving area to work with because physical health issues are often neglected or mismanaged. This study intends to unveil the frequency of somatic (physical) health complains among patients with mental illness. Methodology: In this cross-sectional study total 85 patients were enrolled from Psychiatry Out Patient Department, Civil Hospital Karachi, during 16th October to 13th November 2015. Patients were asked about the demographic details and existing somatic complaints from the pre-formulated questionnaire while data was analyzed on SPSS. Results: 32.9% of the subjects were diagnosed with particular medical comorbidity. However, among undiagnosed somatic (physical) complains; endocrinological complaints were more frequent i.e.16.7% followed by 14.2% Gastrointestinal (GIT) and 13.68% Central Nervous System (CNS). Conclusion: The current study supported the fact that there is a high frequency of somatic complaints in patients with mental illness. Physical monitoring is crucial for early identification and better prognosis. Keywords Somatic Complains, Mental Illness, Unhealthy Life Style, Physical Monitoring. Introduction The ability to perform well at work and to fulfill the responsibilities depends on the physical and mental well-being of a person. If health compromises in either way it may hamper the overall functioning of an individual (Alonso et al., 2014). The physical and mental problems are often found to be interlinked but only a few studies have explained the basis of such linkage. Multisystem involvement due to the dysregulated inflammatory background is identified as the underpinning factor for cardiovascular and bipolar disorders (Leboyer et al., 2012). The main explanation of centrally driven pain conditions like Irritable bowel syndrome- IBS, fibromyalgia, and interstitial nephritis can be considered as other possible mechanisms. These disorders mimic mood disorders and respond well to CNS- neuromodulatory agents like Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor-SNRI and anticonvulsants (Phillips, 2011). Inflammation is a state shared by both physical and psychiatric disorders which play a bidirectional causational role, disrupting the neuroregulatory systems (serotonergic, dopaminergic, neuropeptide Y) and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis (HPA) (Nousin, 2013). Broadly if we classify the possible risk factors to activate the inflammatory mechanism, it might go into three dimensions; biological that includes obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and any disability, psychological including chronic stressors, adverse life events, abuse, neglect) and social includes poverty, http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 7 neighborhood, social support, isolation, household dysfunctions. These factors act in an integrated manner to disrupt the HPA- axis and neural circuitry resulting in the manifestation of various physical and psychiatric problems (Druss, 2011). The unhealthy lifestyle such as smoking, alcohol, and substance abuse, lack of physical activity, poor eating habits, suboptimal hygiene and disturbed sleep pattern) is identified as modifiable risk factor for many physical problems making the population more vulnerable (Scott, 2011 & Druss, 2011). Mental illness itself, is more likely to be associated with disability and physical problems such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus-DM, cardiovascular and respiratory issues are almost twice more common in patients with severe mental illness than that of general population and it may also increase the mortality risk up to five times (Scott et al., 2009 & Hayward, 1995). The association of mental illness with other somatic complains and medical comorbidities may play a synergistic role by adding on the burden. It not only impairs quality of life but also compromises life expectancy to such an extent that almost 30 years of life may be lost in this population (Scott et al., 2009 & Hayward, 1995). Beside Psychotropic use such as antipsychotics which have established role in causing obesity and metabolic syndrome, there is a complex interplay of neurobiological (genetics, leptin sensitivity, HPA axis), Psychological (Negative emotions, stress proneness, Type A Personality, hostility) and social factors (low social support, poverty, alcohol, substance use) in the presentation of physical health problems (Taylor et al., 2012 & Smith, 2011). Cardiovascular problems are among the most commonly identified physical comorbidities in patients with mental illness while the possible underlying phenomenon studied is perseverative cognition especially those with mood and anxiety disorders which may delay physiological recovery from acute stress but also increases the risk for cardiovascular damage (Larsen, 2009). Despite the high rate of physical comorbidity, it’s going to be unattended and mislabeled as psychosomatic or functional at a significantly high rate and ultimately worsening the psychological stability, treatment adherence, life expectancy and quality of life (Hert, 2011 & Gray, 2012). Studies have reported that psychiatrists were found to be more frequent in overlooking medical problems in patients with medical illness than that of physicians, however, the physical comorbidity rate was actually estimated to be 43% in those patients (Koryani, 1979). Patients with mental illness, the most hampering factor identified in seeking help is a stigma (Mercer et al., 2012). This delay in identification and management of physical health problems in mentally ill patients makes premature mortality highly prevalent. Even in high-income countries, the male population with mental illness die around 20 years while females 15 years earlier than the general population (Thornicroft, 2011 & Lawrence, 2013). Besides, presenting as a comorbidity, physical problems may also manifest psychiatric problems and may be misdiagnosed as a psychiatric illness. Hall et al in his study reviewed the previously diagnosed psychiatric cases by a combination of physical, psychiatric and neurological examinations followed at labs. He came up with the medical diagnosis in around 46% of cases (Hall et al., 1980). The ultimate question arises in mind, how such an important presentation can be overlooked by health professionals? The research has proposed the possible answer like lack of screening and assessment of http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 8 physical health aspects. Other possibilities are variable presentations due to patient and carer’s race and ethnic characteristics, the deficits in a system including lack of resources, poverty, inaccessible health services (Hert et al., 2011 & Hitchen, 2011). At a system level, actions are not easy to recognize but at the individual level, simple and basic care can improve the suboptimal medical care. Psychiatrists can play a crucial role by expanding the clinical paradigm including physical monitoring and adherence to treatment guidelines. Educating patients to control suboptimal lifestyle factors and promoting healthy health behaviors (diet, exercise, smoking cessation) may have a remarkable advantage over physical health outcomes (Hert et al., 2011 & Hitchen, 2011). Considering the importance of the subject and lack of research in this regard especially in the third world countries like Pakistan, this study aimed to determine the frequency of somatic complains among patients with mental illness so that clear picture may come upon the surface to better raise the consideration on an important area. As it has a bidirectional impact, physical and mental disorders may synergistically affect not only an individual's quality of life but at the gross level adversely affects the economy. At the individual level it hampers the productivity and impairs the economy by high utilization of resources. There is a high need to narrate the future health plan accordingly, to better cope with the discussed issue and to get the better health outcome and economy consequently. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in Psychiatry Out Patient Department, Civil Hospital Karachi, thrice per week during 16th October to 13th November 2015. Convenience sampling technique was used and informed consent was obtained. Patients presented with the reliable informant and clearly defined somatic complains, agree to visit the site and diagnosed with mental illness from ICD-10 diagnostic criteria previously and proficient in speaking the Urdu language were included in the study. However, those who were unstable or unwilling were excluded. Total 85 patients were selected and interviewed via a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire includes chief complaints of the major vital systems such as cardiovascular system (CVS), respiratory system, central nervous system (CNS), Gastrointestinal (GI), endocrine, dental, dermatological, genitourinary and locomotory system. The list of somatic complains was adapted from the local book of bedside techniques. Data was analyzed using SPSS version.19. Result Among 85 patients, the mean age of presentation was 34.87 ± 13.46years. Majority of the study participants were males 56(66%) and married 42(49.4%). About one third 28(32.9%) of the patients were observed with diagnosed medical comorbidity. Among these, Hypertension (16.7%) was the most frequent followed by hepatitis, Tuberculosis (TB), Asthma, Diabetes mellitus (DM) and hyperlipidemia as shown in table 1. http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 9 Table 1: Demographic Characteristics Variables Mean + SD Age (years) 34.87±13.46 N (%) Gender Male Female 56(66) 29(34) Marital status Married Single Divorced 42(49.4) 40(47) 3(3.5) Medical Comorbidity (HTN, DM, Hepatitis, T.B, Asthma & Hyperlipidemia) 28(32.9) *HTN= Hypertension, DM= Diabetes Mellitus, TB= Tuberculosis *SD=Standard Deviation, N=frequency *NOS=Not Otherwise Specified Figure 1: Frequency of psychiatric illness (n=85) In the studied sample, Schizophrenia was the more frequently found psychiatric diagnosis i.e. 42.4% followed by psychosis 24.7%, depression 8.2% and bipolar disorder 5.9%. 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 42.40% 1.20% 1.20% 24.70% 8.20% 5.90% 4.70% 2.40% 2.40% 4.70% 2.40% P e rc e n ta ge s Mental Illnesses http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 10 Figure 2: Frequency of Psychotropic Use According to the results in figure 2, Antipsychotics use was also found to be pronounced (78.8%) among the studied population. *CVS=Cardiovascular system; CNS= Central Nervous System; GI= Gastrointestinal Tract Figure 3: Frequency of Physical Complaints in the vital organ systems Among undiagnosed physical complains of the vital organ systems, Endocrinological complaints were found to be more frequent 16.7% followed by GI 14.2%, CNS 13.68%, CVS 12.7%, Respiratory 10%, Renal 9.7%, Dental 9.1%, dermatological 6.38%, musculoskeletal 6.08% and genital 1.2%. While the most frequent Systemic complains among studied systems were; Palpitation(45%), Breathing problems (37%), Constipation (20%), Increased frequency in micturition (50%), Rash (60%), Joint pain (80%), Polydipsia (54.5%), Xerostomia (85.5%), unspecified genital complaints (100%) and headache (42%) as described in Table 2. 78.80% 10.80% 10.40% -Antipsychotics -Antidepressants -others 0 5 10 15 20 -Endocrine -GI -CNS -CVS -Respiratory -Renal -Dental -Dermatological -Musculoskeletal -Genital 16.7 14.2 13.68 12.7 10 9.7 9.1 6.38 6.08 1.2 Percentage % P h ys ic al C o m p la in ts http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 11 Table 2: Distribution of physical complains in individual systems Physical Systems Complaints N (%) Cardiovascular Palpitation Chest pain Syncope Unspecified/mixed 5(45) 3(27) 2(19) 1(9) Gastrointestinal Constipation Nausea Vomiting Abdominal pain Heartburn Dysphagia Jaundice Diarrhea Unspecified/mixed 3(20) 2(15) 1(7.6) 1(7.6) 2(15) 1(7.6) 1(7.6) 1(7.6) 1(7.6) Endocrinological Polydipsia Heat intolerance Cold intolerance Sweating Unspecified/mixed 8(54.5) 2(13) 1(6) 2(13) 2(13) Respiratory Breathing problem Cough & Flu Hemoptysis Mixed Symptoms 3(37) 2(25) 1(12.5) 2(25) Renal Increased frequency Dysuria Unspecified/mixed 4(50) 3(37.5) 1(12.5) Dental Xerostomia Poor oral hygiene 6(85.5) 1(14.5) Dermatological Rash itching 3(60) 2(40) Musculoskeletal Joint pain Unspecified 4(80) 1(20) Genital Unspecified 1(100) Central nervous system Headache Fits Blackouts Dizziness Unspecified/mixed 5(42) 2(16.6) 1(8.2) 2(16.6) 2(16.6) http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 12 Discussion Other studies pertinent to this subject also found chronic physical health problems as frequent as 74% among patients with severe mental illness and about half of the individuals had experience of more than two kinds of chronic physical health problems. Chronic pulmonary illness was found to be more prevalent in such problems (Jones et al., 2004). In our study, about one third (33%) of the patients were already diagnosed with certain medical comorbidity. While in the undiagnosed physical complains endocrinological, GI, CNS and CVS related complaints were more frequent (Figure 3). Due to common risk factors (obesity, smoking, dyslipidemia) and antipsychotic use, disorders such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus mostly prevails in people with severe mental illness (Schizophrenia, Depression, and Bipolar disorder) (Hert et al., 2009). Our study sample was pronounced with psychotic patients (Schizophrenia 42.4%, Psychosis NOS 24.7%) and similarly the antipsychotic use 78.8% (Figure 2). This is controversial to the available evidence where neurotic problems like depression, anxiety are considered to be more prevalent than psychotic disorders. It may be due to the fact that people with neurotic problems usually hardly seek help from psychiatric facility and therefore psychotic problems seem to be over presented. In our study overall female proportion is lesser i.e. 34%, this might be due to cultural inhibition and less acceptance of psychological problems. As we broadly compare our study results to previous evidences, (Table 2), constipation has been found a frequent problem (20%) in psychiatric patients especially of old age (Vessurun et al., 2016). Other gastrointestinal complaints like nausea, anorexia, and flatulence we also found prevalent mostly in neurotic patients and ultimately label to be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (Sobański et al., 2015). Palpitation is one of the frequent physical complaint in our patients (Table 2). Studies have identified bidirectional relation of cardiovascular and psychiatric problems, both direct and neurochemical effects (Christoph et al, 2014 & Shah et al., 2004). It is very important to identify its exact relationship in particular patient because the management plan would vary (Alijaniha et al., 2016). Headache also has a remarkable association with psychiatric problems (Table 2). The evidence supports its both comorbid and associated presentation with Psychiatric disorders, especially migraine headache with that of tension, irritability and anxiety (Shakya, 2015). Frequent drinking of water i.e., polydipsia has an association with Schizophrenia, anxiety and depressive disorders. But it has its medical basis and medical complications (hyponatremia) as well. The reliable and economical physiological tests are available to easily differentiate and manage this condition (Calara et al., 2017). Breathing problem and impaired lung function have found to be frequent especially in Schizophrenia. Its pathological presentation is almost similar to that of pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis while clinically it can be easily missed (Partti et al., 2015). Our patients also had breathing complains (Table 2). Psychiatric disorders like bipolar affective disorder, depressive disorder, and anxiety are identified as risk factor for joint pain disorder like osteoarthritis possibly due to medication side effects and unhealthy lifestyle or obesity (Huang et al., 2016). Urinary complains are also frequent as in our study mental health professionals rarely take it considerable to rule out possible pathologies (Przydacz et al., 2017). Genital problems are usually unreported, unaddressed or misidentified (Basson et al., 2018 & Grover et al., 2016). In our study, most genital complains were unspecified it might be due to taboo or insufficient http://www.aeirc-edu.com/ Annals of Psychophysiology ©Advance Educational Institute & Research Centre Volume 5, October 2018 www.aeirc-edu.com ISSN 2412 - 3188 Anum Haider 13 professional skills (Table 2). Xerostomia is identified as a frequent dental problem study (85.5%) possibly due to poor diet and medication side effects (Tomar et al., 2011 & Kisley et al., 2011). With such frequent presentation, physical disorders are often missed even by non- mental health professionals. Various direct or indirect factors are responsible such as poor communication and handling skills for challenging behavior of the patient, complex clinical presentation and overburdening (Shefer et al., 2014).To overcome this issue of a significant association between physical and psychiatric problems which worsen quality of life and increases the health care burden, there is a high need to take certain steps. Education and awareness of healthcare professionals are instrumental among all. Beside these improving communication among primary care and specialist health professionals by inclusion of mental health with general medical care (Druss, 2011), involving significant other in the care to emulate and maintain healthy behaviors and habits such as physical activity, proper sleep, avoidance of smoking, alcohol or other substance abuse and intake of healthy diet (Happell 2012 & Thoits, 2011) and monitoring physical and mental health status and effect of treatment (Carlier, 2012 & Eldridge, 2011). Although interventional studies evidence is scarce (Hardy et al., 2011) but there are good results of even involving mental health nurses in improving care and services by monitoring physical health (Bradshaw, 2012). The study has certain limitations, results cannot be generalized due to small sample size and short study duration, the demographic details were insufficient, the association and correlation of variables could not be studied and the medical specialist opinion couldn't seek about those physical complaints. Our study is an initiation towards more specific and extensive work in this subject like assessing a large sample size that includes both urban and rural population for a long duration to study, the sequence of development of various medical and psychiatric disorders, correlation of physical and psychiatric illness, interventional studies regarding awareness of patients about acquiring healthy lifestyle and regular physical checkup in case of presence of risk factors and also education of mental health professionals regarding monitoring, early identification and its impact on clinical outcome as well as for liaison work involving general health professionals regarding approaching patients with psychiatric presentation. Conclusion Our study concluded that somatic complaints are frequent in patients with psychiatric illness in almost all systems i.e. CVS, GI, CNS, respiratory, dental, genital, dermatological, endocrine, musculoskeletal and renal. 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