Conditions involving physical complaints without evidence of physical pathology

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Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical symptoms that suggest physical illness or injury, but which cannot be explained fully by a general medical condition, direct effects of a substance, or attributable to another mental disorder. The symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning, indicating that they are not intentionally produced or feigned.

Conditions Involving Physical Complaints Without Evidence of Physical Pathology