Somatoform Disorders Definition

Somatoform disorders, people have physical symptoms that are reminiscent of a physical disorder, but no organic abnormality that can be found the cause.

Somatoform disorders in contrast to malingering, or pretense, symptoms which aims to obtain clear results. This disorder is also different with factitious disorder is a disorder characterized by symptoms of psychological or physical counterfeiting deliberate without a clear advantage. In addition, this disorder is also different with Muchausen syndrome is a type of factitious disorder characterized by the pretense of medical symptoms.

Somatoform disorders are a group of disorders that have physical symptoms (for example, pain, nausea, and dizziness) where no medical explanation can be found. Symptoms and somatic complaints are serious enough to cause substantial emotional distress to the patient or interference with the patient's ability to function in social or occupational roles. A diagnosis of somatoform disorders clinician assessment that reflects the psychological factor is a major contributor to the onset, severity, and duration of symptoms. Somatoform disorders are not caused by pretending that consciously or artificial interference.

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