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Somatoform disorders.

Oliver Oyama¹, Catherine Paltoo, Julian Greengold

¹Family Medicine Residency Program, Morton Plant Mease/University of South Florida, Clearwater, Florida 33755, USA. oliver.oyama@baycare.org

American Family Physician

|November 21, 2007

Summary

Somatoform disorders involve unexplained physical symptoms. Early consideration and collaborative management are key to successful treatment, focusing on symptom control rather than a cure.

Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

Somatoform disorders are psychiatric conditions characterized by unexplained physical symptoms.
This group includes somatization disorder, conversion disorder, pain disorder, hypochondriasis, and body dysmorphic disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the spectrum of somatoform disorders.
To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate management strategies.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic criteria for various somatoform disorders.
Discussion of clinical implications for patient evaluation and treatment.

Main Results:

Identification of distinct somatoform disorders based on symptom presentation.
Highlighting the potential for misdiagnosis and unnecessary medical interventions.

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Conclusions:

Early consideration of somatoform disorders can prevent unnecessary testing and interventions.
Effective management involves patient collaboration, psychoeducation, and targeted therapies for comorbidities.