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. 2007 Jul;49(3):208-10.
doi: 10.4103/0019-5545.37324.

Lessons for postgraduate trainees about Dhat syndrome

Om Prakash  1
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Lessons for postgraduate trainees about Dhat syndrome

Om Prakash. Indian J Psychiatry. 2007 Jul.

Abstract

Dhat syndrome ("semen loss"-related psychological distress) is a culture-bound syndrome seen in the natives of Indian subcontinent, but it is prevalent in other cultures also. Its diagnosis and management issues need to be taught to postgraduates in their teaching program. This syndrome involves vague and multiple somatic and psychological complaints such as fatigue, listlessness, loss of appetite, lack of physical strength, poor concentration, forgetfulness and other vague somatic troubles. These symptoms are usually associated with an anxious and dysphoric mood state. These patients may also present with or without psychosexual dysfunction. The management of Dhat syndrome needs serious attention. The understanding of this condition by Modern Medicine fails to impress most of the patients, and the explanations and reassurances offered prove to be not of much use.

Keywords: Clinical profile; Dhat syndrome; management.

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