Somatization
TESS
Unexplained symptoms are called "somatization". You can have many different symptoms from all over your body such as:
- muscle pain
- pain in your joints
- reduced strength in your muscles
- difficulty in walking
- memory difficulties
- vision disorders
- hearing problems
- problems with speaking
- dizziness
- tiredness
- sensation of cold and heat
- heart symptoms
- difficulty in breathing
- nausea
- stomach ache
- indigestion
- problems with urination
- abdominal problems
Can be chronic
In most cases you will calm down and feel better once your doctor has examined you and has explained that you are not suffering from a serious disease. However, some people will still continue to have symptoms and fear of diseases, although they have been examined many times. In individual cases somatization can be a chronic disease that makes it difficult for the person to go to work and be active in his spare time. If you have prolonged unexplained physical symptoms, you are suffering from a somatic condition and should seek treatment. Like with other diseases, you might also develop anxiety and depression, if the fear of diseases and the somatization continues.