Recurrent Suicide Attempts in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 2, 83 - 86, 15.05.2025

Sema Yeşilkaya , Çiçek Hocaoğlu

Öz

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by bronchial obstruction and abnormal pulmonary inflammation. Depression prevalence has increased in COPD patients. COPD frequently leads to social isolation and impairments in daily functioning, which contribute as risk factors for suicidal behavior. Although the relationship between COPD and suicide attempts is multifactorial, studies suggest that chronic hypoxia and biochemical factors can lead to increased suicide risk. The association between COPD and suicide has been emphasized in numerous studies, underscoring the need for mental health assessment in COPD patients. Evaluation of suicide risk is critical not only for psychiatrists but for all physicians. This case report addresses recurrent suicide attempts in a 70-year-old woman who was diagnosed with COPD and it aims to raise awareness about the increased suicide risk in COPD patients.

Anahtar Kelimeler

COPD , suicide attempt , hypoxia

Recurrent Suicide Attempts in a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Case Report

Öz

Kronik obstrüktif akciğer hastalığı (KOAH), bronşiyal obstrüksiyon ve anormal pulmoner enflamasyon ile karakterize bir hastalıktır. KOAH hastalarında depresyon sıklığı artmıştır. KOAH, sosyal izolasyona ve günlük işlevsellikte bozulmalara sıklıkla yol açar ve bu durumlar intihar davranışı için risk oluşturur. KOAH ve intihar girişimleri arasındaki ilişki multifaktöriyel olsada, çalışmalar kronik hipoksi ve biyokimyasal faktörlerin intihar riskinde artışa yol açabileceğini önermektedir. KOAH ve intihar arasındaki ilişki, birçok çalışmada vurgulanmış ve KOAH hastalarında ruh sağlığı değerlendirmesinin gerekliliğini ortaya koymuştur. İntihar riski değerlendirmesi, sadece psikiyatristler için değil tüm hekimler için kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu vaka bildiriminde 70 yaşında KOAH tanılı 2 kez intihar girişimi olmuş bir kadın hasta sunulmaktadır ve KOAH hastalarında artan intihar riski için farkındalık oluşturmak amaçlanmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

KOAH , intihar girişimi , hipoksi

Kaynakça

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