Q: Which specialist should I consult for somatoform disorder? A: Usually your first visit will be to the general practitioner (GP) or your family doctor. After several tests and referrals, you may be ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Somatoform disorder' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It is a problem where people have excessive health anxiety. They're preoccupied with their health and potential problems. The condition is called somatoform disorder. People with ...

Dr Rahul Chawla says a young woman’s tingling, numbness, and 'jhanjhanahat' were real, not imagined — she had somatoform disorder. Here's what it is.

This story has been making rounds online lately. My understanding is that a severely ill child underwent multiple invasive procedures at one hospital and has been tentatively diagnosed as having a ...

The major objective of the WHO International Study of Somatoform Disorders is an understanding of the somatic presentation of psychological problems in different cultures. Relying on an ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to determine whether psychiatric disturbances, particularly somatization, and an increased number of ...

Here is the question: I have a family member who never seems to have a good day in their life. They’re always complaining of some ailment, and always running to doctors, who usually find no serious ...

Somatoform disorders are a group of widely prevalent disorders situated in the borderland between primary care, medicine and psychiatry. It is often believed that they are found more frequently in ...

Somatization refers to the expression of psychological or emotional problems as physical (somatic) symptoms. A common example is a headache being brought on by stress. Somatization can give rise to a ...