A Case Report of Dhat and Koro: A Double Jeopardy

Objective: culture-bound syndrome is a term used to describe syndromes unique to certain cultures. we need to understand the origins of cognitions related to these syndromes. methods: we present the case report of a patient with dhat syndrome and koro with no other psychiatric disorder. results: the cognitions related to these two distinct culture-bound syndromes in our patient seem to have their origins from different sources. while those related to dhat anxiety are peer-group induced, the one related to koro-like symptoms seem to have been affirmed by an alternative medical practitioner. conclusion: mental health professionals dealing with patients having culture-bound syndromes need to get to the core of origin of various cognitions and beliefs that such patients bring into the consultation rooms