%0 Journal Article
%T Sickle Cell Patient and Addiction to Tramadol: Case Management in Senegal
%A Abou Sy
%A Jean Augustin Diegane Tine
%A Safiyah Benmansour
%A Samba Oumar Mamadou
%A Ba Binta
%A Diallo Aissatou
%A Taiwo Lateef Sheikh
%A Thiam Mamadou Habib
%J Health
%P 99-105
%@ 1949-5005
%D 2020
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/health.2020.122008
%X <strong>Introduction: </strong>Tramadol* is a synthetic opioid agonist used as an analgesic. Despite its minor potential of addiction, it created recently a lot of concern. Its misuse may be motivated by a need to control the pain or by looking for her euphoric character. The aim of our study was to proceed a psychopathological reading of a case of addiction to Tramadol in a sickle cell patient with histrionic personality traits. <strong>Methods:</strong> We report the case¡¯s management of a patient with addiction to Tramadol in a sickle cell patient with histrionic personality traits. The diagnosis was based on the DSM IV criteria. The review was done in the model of semi-structured interviews. <strong>Observation:</strong> Miss DP is 23 years old, sickle cell patient (AS profile). It is addressed to us for the management of an excessive consumption of Tramadol* started 4 years ago. Because of the difficulties of care in outpatient, we conducted hospitalization. The interviews highlight the histrionic personality traits and disruption of family dynamics. <strong>Discussion:</strong> Painful chronic diseases require a long analgesic treatment. It is a factor of dependence specially when the patient has a personality disorder. Multidisciplinary treatment between psychiatrist and addiction specialist and medical doctor is a guarantee of success.
%K Comorbidity
%K Derived Opiate
%K Withdrawal
%K Chronic Pain
%K Histrionic
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=98180