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somatic symptom disorder
Etiology:
- psychologic factors presumed to play a role in onset & persistence of physical symptoms*
* it seems as if this fits a description of psychosomatic disorder
Epidemiology:
- among the most common somatoform disorders in late life
Clinical manifestations:
- >= 1 physical complaint lasting 6 months
- associated with significant distress or impairment in function
- symptoms & impairment not explained by or exceed expectations based on medical findings
- symptoms may relieve patient of expectations that she will fulfill responsibilities
- patient does not ruminate about these concerns
- enjoys socializing with friends
- no changes in appetite or energy level
General
somatoform (psychosomatic) disorder; somatic symptom & related disorders (SSRD)
References
- Geriatric Review Syllabus, 11th edition (GRS11)
Harper GM, Lyons WL, Potter JF (eds)
American Geriatrics Society, 2022