Somatization is the process by which mental and emotional stresses become physical in the form of psychosomatic illnesses. It can result in chronic pain or lingering illness with no biological cause. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help control somatization. Both medical treatment and successful psychological treatment are required for lasting results. Somatization is the process by […]
Somatization disorder is a mental illness where patients report physical symptoms without a medical cause. It is a type of somatoform disorder, and symptoms include pain, gastrointestinal issues, and menstrual complications. It is more common in women and can involve erratic behavior. Treatment involves therapy and medication. Somatization disorder is a psychiatric condition of patients […]
