In DSM 5, it is called Somatic Symptom Disorders and Related Disorders.
Somataform disorder has various possible symptoms and consists of different categories. A person may experience pain in many different areas: head, back, chest, abdomen, joints, arms and legs, or in genital organs or related body functions such as sexual intercourse. Except for pain; bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, bouts of vomiting (except during pregnancy) or intolerance to many foods. Sexual or reproductive systems: erection or ejaculation problems, menstrual irregularities, excessive menstrual bleeding. Pseudonorrologically: blindness, deafness, double vision, lump in the throat or difficulty swallowing, inability to speak, poor balance or coordination, weak or paralyzed muscles, urinary retention, hallucinations, insensitivity to touch or pain, seizure, loss of consciousness. A person may develop such physical symptoms to avoid experiencing anxiety or depression in the face of stressful life events. In order for a somataform disorder to occur, it cannot be explained by any medical condition. Somataform disorder may have many causes. These symptoms may occur as a result of the interactions of genetic and biological factors, psychological and environmental factors, personality traits and many psychological factors.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SOMATAFORM DISORDER?
Individuals with somataform disorder generally complain of physical illnesses. They go to the hospital with. As a result of many expensive tests and time-consuming, ineffective treatments, the individual fears that he or she has a disease that does not exist. These people strongly convince themselves that something is really wrong. This belief causes anxiety and causes dysfunction in people. At this stage, healthcare professionals should refer these people for mental health evaluation.
HOW OFTEN IS SOMATAFORM DISORDER?
Somatic symptom disorder begins to be seen at an early age, in the 10s or early 20s. and can last a person's entire life. Although the exact rate is not known, men are less affected by somatic symptom disorder than women. Approximately 12 out of every 100 people have experienced a somatic symptom disorder at least once in their life.&nbs p; This disorder is both genetic and environmental and has a strong tendency to be passed from family to family. It has been stated that somatic symptom disorder is more common in people with low education and socioeconomic status.
HOW IS SOMATAFORM DISORDER TREATED?
Somatic symptom and related disorders are a treatable problem, but studies on drug-based treatments for pain However, there is not enough scientific data to make applicable treatment recommendations. The treatment helps reduce the anxiety and pain they experience due to their symptoms. Psychotherapy is important for the treatment of somataform disorder. Therapy approaches appropriate to the individual can be applied.
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