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Is it common for senior citizens to claim to have pain, that can't be shown medically? i.e. "ouch my ear!" but doctors find nothing wrong with ear?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unsubstantiated pain: May be the way some people express depression. A thorough history & physical, including screening for depression may elicit the cause.

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Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. J. Kirk Clopton answered

Yes: The complaint of pain can be a symptom of depression.

Dr Lewis agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Is it common for senior citizens to claim to have pain, that can't be shown medically? i.e. "ouch my ear!" but doctors find nothing wrong with ear?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. J. Kirk Clopton answered

Dr Lewis agreed

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