Question 1

whats the somatoform disorder?

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It is real, but.....: A group of disorders characterized by physical symptoms suggesting a medical disorder, however these symptoms  cannot be fully explained by a medical disorder, substance use, or another mental disorder.

Question 2

what is somatoform disorder from?

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Somatoform Disorder: A somatoform disorder = the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition ("somatoform") but aren't fully explained by a general medical condition, the direct effects of a substance, or another mental disorder. The symptoms  cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other functional areas.Several different types & possible antecedents.

Question 3

how does one know if somatoform disorder?

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Somatoform: After careful assessment by your psychiatrist, he/she. Will confront you.

Question 4

what is the rootcause of somatoform disorder?

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Not defined yet: Somatoform disorder is not just one illness, but a category of several types that are linked by having physical symptoms suggesting a general medical condition -- but aren't fully explained by a general medical condition,  the direct effects of a substance, or by another mental disorder like panic or other anxiety disorder. The "root cause" has not been determined, and it may differ in each type.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: somatoform disorder?

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Unconscious Conflict: Somatoform disorders are a group of conditions wherein individuals unconsciously manifest psychological &/or physical symptoms typically in the setting of an underlying conflict (usually outside their conscious awareness). These conditions include, but are not limited to, conversion disorders, somatization disorder, pain disorder, etc. It is important to avoid iatrogenic injury in these individual.

Question 6

someone i know showing signs of a somatoform disorder, probably serious hypochondriasis-- how to be supportive, what to do?

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Encourage evaluation: Hypochondriasis and somatoform  disorder are NOT same disorders.

Question 7

can allergies be part of somatoform disorder?

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Loaded question: It would be unusual for allergies to present as a somatoform disorder.

Question 8

how can you treat schizophrenia and somatoform disorder?

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Differences: The treatments used for these disorders are different. For schizophrenia the main treatment is antipsychotic medication. The most effective treatment for somatoform disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy.

Question 9

can somatoform  disorder cause balance trouble vision trouble an stiff muscles ect.   every day for yrs?

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Somatoform: disorder means any symptoms are possible! The "trick" is to be able to "separate" the symptoms form the emotional problem from symptoms due to disease!

Good Luck
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 10

hi docs, my friend showing signs of a somatoform disorder, probably serious hypochondriasis-- how to be supportive?

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Tread carefully: Educate yourself.  Look up these conditions to understand the person isn't "faking" it; there are psychological dimensions.  Check in on your own level of frustration, try to be reassuring without being overly optimistic, avoid challenging denial or irrational beliefs, encourage appropriate use of doctors and mental health referrals, and avoid becoming burned out or overly involved, yourself.

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