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Things to remember when dealing with a person with multiple physical complaints
• Multiple physical complaints with no clear physical cause are common in general health clinics. These
include tiredness, dizziness, aches and pains, and palpitations.
• Depression, anxiety and alcohol misuse are important causes of such medically unexplained physical
complaints.
• Before you say there is nothing wrong with the person, think about the possibility of a mental or social
problem.
• If you have any concern that the symptoms may be caused by a physical illness, refer to a specialist for
another opinion. On the other hand, if the person has already had many tests and examinations, it will
probably be pointless to do more.
•Avoid unnecessary painkillers, vitamins or sleeping medicines. Treat the mental illness and this will lead
to an improvement in the symptoms.

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