Question

Ms D is a 50-year-old widowed Chinese woman with a 6-month history of episodic chest tightness, shortness of breath, pain that “moves all over my body,” and numbness in her legs. These attacks, which occur once or twice weekly, occur suddenly, reaching peak intensity within a few minutes. During an attack, pain travels from her chest to her abdomen, groin, and legs. The pain is often accompanied by a sensation of intermittent “hot air” coming from her abdomen to her throat, making her believe that she is being choked. She also describes feeling as if she is in a closed room or small space. From this case, answer the following: a.       Identify what disorder the patient is suffering b. determine the signs and symptoms of the patient b. which perspective/s could explain as to the possible cause of the problem? You can identify more than one perspective and explain why in your own words.

Answer 1

a. Identify what disorder the patient is suffering

The patient is suffering from anxiety disorder

b. determine the signs and symptoms of the patient

The signs and symptoms of the patient:

Short breathing

Sweating

Feeling nervous

Feeling weak or tired

Having an increased heart rate

Having trouble sleeping

Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems

Difficulty to controlling worry

Menopause, heart disease, and diabetes

Panic disorder

Agoraphobia

b. which perspective/s could explain as to the possible cause of the problem? You can identify more than one perspective and explain why in your own words.

1. Family issue is one of the main causes because she is 50 years old widow.
2. Medical factors - The symptoms of a different disease and related medication.
3. Agoraphobia - She has fear of being placed in lonely
4. Age – Hormonal imbalance
5. Genetic factors – She might be received from parents