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What does it mean if i was diagnosed with somatization disorder?

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Pain disorder: It means that your symptoms of pain are notable but no abnormal exam findings or test results can be found.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Somatization...: ..disorder used to be called hysteria. It's characterized by a bewildering array of recurring somatic symptoms, especially dizziness (that's a biggie). pain, gastrointestinal distress, sexual problems, shortness of breath, pseudoneurological symptoms such as amnesia, & on & on without end. Assuming all organic causes are ruled out, it's a psychiatric disorder & should be treated as such.

Answered 5/17/2016

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