General practitioners commonly encounter individuals who display excessive concern with a health complaint or present with physical symptoms that have no readily evident organic cause. These presentations can lead to a diagnosis of a somatic symptom disorder (previously known as somatoform disorders).The category of somatic symptom disorder includes a range of clinical presentations such as health anxiety (previously hypochondriasis), medically unexplained symptoms, and persistent pain.eneral practitioners commonly encounter individuals who display excessive concern with a health complaint or present with physical symptoms that have no readily evident organic cause. These presentations can lead to a diagnosis of a somatic symptom disorder (previously known as somatoform disorders).
Then he is a mouth breather and he needs a full face mask....or chin strap in addition to his nasal mask. Does he has dizziness during the day? CPAP use has been known to cause ear problems in some people who have a pre-existing tendency. Dizziness and balance are definitely related to inner ear problems. You NEED to see a good ENT (ear, nose, throat specialist). That is NOT to say that you may not be able to use a CPAP, it is to say that you should have things checked out. It is well known that CPAP can cause Eustachian Tube Dysfunction.
CPAP treatment involves a CPAP machine, which has three main parts: 1  A mask or other device that fits over your nose or your nose and mouth. 2  Straps keep the mask in place while you're wearing it. 3  A tube that connects the mask to the machine's motor. 4  A motor that blows air into the tube.