What Is Somatization Disorder?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
1. Somatization Disorder
Somatization disorder is a type of mental disorder. It has been combined with another type of disorder to become known as somatic symptom disorder. The condition causes the patient to experience pain and other unwelcome symptoms for which there is no apparent cause.
Even though medical professionals may not be able to find a source of the symptoms, they are still very real for the patient. This will often cause considerable distress for the patient as they become concerned about their health. The symptoms they are experiencing can also be debilitating, having a considerable impact on the patient’s quality of life.
