Somatoform Disorder: Symptoms, Therapy

Brief overview Symptoms:Various physical symptoms for which there is no organic cause; frequent “doctor hopping” (= frequent change of doctor); various syndrome manifestations (hypochondriasis, chronic pain disorder and others) Treatment: Depending on the severity, usually psychotherapy, possibly medication such as antidepressants or anxiolytics. Diagnosis: Usually lengthy, concrete organic causes of the stated physical complaints must … Somatoform Disorder: Symptoms, Therapy