Somatization Disorder: A disorder that is characterised by multiple somatic complaints. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Somatization Disorder is available below.
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Characterized by physical symptoms and demonstrable structural or physiological changes in which emotional factors are believed to play a major etiologic role. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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