Multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome.

Abstract:

:Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a syndrome in which multiple symptoms reportedly occur with low-level chemical exposure. Several theories have been advanced to explain the cause of MCS, including allergy, toxic effects and neurobiologic sensitization. There is insufficient scientific evidence to confirm a relationship between any of these possible causes and symptoms. Patients with MCS have high rates of depression, anxiety and somatoform disorders, but it is unclear if a causal relationship or merely an association exists between MCS and psychiatric problems. Physicians should compassionately evaluate and care for patients who have this distressing condition, while avoiding the use of unproven, expensive or potentially harmful tests and treatments. The first goal of management is to establish an effective physician-patient relationship. The patient's efforts to return to work and to a normal social life should be encouraged and supported.

journal_name

Am Fam Physician

authors

Magill MK,Suruda A

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1998-09-01 00:00:00

pages

721-8

issue

3

eissn

0002-838X

issn

1532-0650

journal_volume

58

pub_type

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