Illness as a lifestyle. The role of somatization in medical practice.
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Abstract
Persons with psychological problems who translate their distress into somatic symptoms (somatize) are frequent users of medical care. These patients often have underlying depression, anxiety, obsessive--compulsive symptoms, or personality disorders. Descriptions of the somatizing syndromes are provided in association with recommendations as how to recognize and manage the patient with somatization.
Medical subject headings
- Sick Role
- Somatoform Disorders