Publications by authors named "Mauricio Cruz-Ruiz"
The Role of Psychological Factors in Noncardiac Chest Pain of Esophageal Origin.
J Neurogastroenterol Motil
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Noncardiac chest pain (NCCP) of esophageal origin affects over 80 million Americans each year and is influenced by various psychological disorders, which are found in up to 79% of affected patients.
- Multiple psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders may either trigger the chest pain or result from it, with mechanisms like cardiophobia and altered pain perception playing significant roles.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy is identified as an effective treatment among various psychological therapies, emphasizing the need for more research and trained professionals to better manage this complex condition.
Background And Aims: Infection with the hepatitis C virus (HVC) is one of the most common viral infections worldwide. Approximately 170 million individuals are infected worldwide. HCV is an important cause of morbidity and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The irritable bowel syndrome (SII) is characterized by alterations of intestinal motility and visceral sensibility, without organic cause. Is associated a psychiatric alterations and somatic symptoms in 80%, the anxiety or depression precede or is concomitants with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Objective: To determine association between depression or anxiety on the basis of DSM-IV criteria and Scale of Hamilton in patients with criteria of Rome II.