Psychosomatic Medicine Page

Today, the field covers a broader spectrum, including (physical symptoms without a clear organic cause) and nosogenia (psychological reactions to a physical disease, such as depression following a cancer diagnosis). Common Conditions Influenced by Stress

: Homeostasis is the body's internal equilibrium; allostasis is the process of maintaining that balance through adaptation to stressors. "Allostatic load" refers to the "wear and tear" the body experiences when chronically stressed. Psychosomatic Medicine

Historically, seven diseases were famously classified as the "Chicago Seven" or "Holy Seven": Essential arterial hypertension Duodenal ulcers Nonspecific ulcerative colitis Bronchial asthma Thyrotoxicosis Rheumatoid arthritis Neurodermatitis Today, the field covers a broader spectrum, including