Description
Disorder characterized by physical symptoms with no known or detectable physical basis. It is a condition thought to be psychogenic (psychological) in nature. Examples include certain cases of: chronic abdominal pain, low back pain, chronic fatigue, chronic chest pain, and chronic headaches.
Symptoms
Symptoms can be diverse depending on the body system affected.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A psychiatric evaluation may be recommended. An extensive work-up may be recommended to rule out other causes for the symptoms.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
Other Specific Tests: Drug screen, Blood alcohol
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, Family Practice, Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A psychiatric evaluation may be recommended. An extensive work-up may be recommended to rule out other causes for the symptoms.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
Other Specific Tests: Drug screen, Blood alcohol
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, Geriatric Psychiatry, Family Practice, Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry
Treatment
Treatment depends on the symptoms but may include: psychological treatment, counseling, and at times chronic pain treatment with a chronic pain specialist.