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[Somatization symptoms. An emerging pediatric entity].

V Trenchs Sáinz de la Maza1, S Hernández Bou, E Carballo Ruano

  • 1Sección de Urgencias. Servicio de Pediatría. Unidad Integrada Hospital Sant Joan de Déu-Hospital Clínic. Universidad de Barcelona. España.

Anales De Pediatria (Barcelona, Spain : 2003)
|March 12, 2003
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Pediatric somatization disorder often affects anxious girls, presenting with pain and no organic cause. Early identification and therapy are crucial for better outcomes in managing these somatic symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Psychosomatic medicine
  • Child psychology

Context:

  • Somatization symptoms are prevalent but often poorly understood by pediatricians.
  • Management challenges exist due to limited physician awareness and experience.
  • This study addresses the clinical reality of somatization in a pediatric environment.

Purpose:

  • To identify clinical and differential characteristics of pediatric somatization disorder.
  • To emphasize the importance of early identification and intervention for improved prognosis.
  • To provide insights into the management of somatization in children.

Summary:

  • Retrospective review of 60 pediatric patients diagnosed with somatization disorder.
  • Most patients were girls (63%) with a mean age of 11, presenting with digestive or neurological complaints.

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  • Anxiety was a common trait, triggered by familial/school factors, with pain disorder being the most frequent diagnosis (70%).

    • Impact:

    • Highlights somatization symptoms in anxious, prepubescent girls with prolonged pain and no organic findings.
    • Underscores the need for increased pediatrician awareness and effective management strategies.
    • Suggests psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy as key treatment components for pediatric somatization.