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Somatization disorder is sometimes diagnosed when a person complains of many chronic symptoms for which there appears to be no physical cause.
The symptoms feel—and are—very real to the person. Counselling may be helpful to determine whether symptoms are caused by an emotional problem.
Current as of: October 20, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Donald Sproule MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Lisa S. Weinstock MD - Psychiatry & Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health
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