Physical and Mental Problems Attributed to Dental Amalgam Fillings: A Descriptive Study of 99 Self-Referred Patients Compared With 272 Controls

摘要: Objective The physical and mental symptomatology of 99 self-referred patients complaining multiple somatic symptoms attributed to dental amalgam fillings were compared with known chronic medical disorders seen in alternative (N = 93) ordinary 99) family practices 80) an practice. Method assessments included written self-reports, a 131-item symptom checklist; Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, the General Health Toronto Alexithymia Scale. Results sample reported significantly more from all body regions. Self-reports suggested that 62% suffered anxiety disorder (generalized or panic). Forty-seven percent major depression 14% two clinical-comparison samples none control sample. Symptoms suggesting somatization found 29% only one subject 272 comparison subjects. One third fatigue syndrome 2 6%, respectively, clinical samples. group higher mean neuroticism lower lie scores than groups. Conclusion Self-referred health complaints are heterogeneous who suffer frequently have disorders. There is striking similarity chemical sensitivity syndrome.