Concept of Psychosomatic Diseases 1999.6.3

Concept of Psychosomatic Diseases 1999.6.3

Psychosomatic diseases, also known as psychophysiological diseases, refer to conditions in which organic changes in the body's organs are closely linked to psychological factors. The onset, progression, outcome, and prognosis of these diseases are heavily influenced by individual psychological states, which in turn are related to factors such as living environment, social factors, changes in status, and emotional fluctuations. Currently recognized psychosomatic diseases include hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, peptic ulcer, bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurodermatitis. At present, doctors tend to focus solely on the physical aspects of the disease while neglecting psychological and social factors, which is a fatal flaw in modern medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine proposed the concept of "when righteous qi resides within, evil cannot invade" and "where evil gathers, qi must be deficient" as early as 2,000 years ago. The "Su Wen·Zhi Zhen Yao Da Lun" also discusses the relationship between the twelve internal organs and the seasons, seven emotions, and six desires. In essence, humans are unified with nature and society—a concept known as the unity of heaven and man.