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What is a body somatiztion disorder?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Somatization DO: Old term is hysteris. Is a recurring multiple complaints about pain, gastrointestinal, sexual pseudoneurological symptoms. It results in multiple visits to different doctors to seek relief. It is often comorbid with mood disorders, anxiety & personality disorders.

Answered 12/9/2013

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