What is somatization disorder?
Somatization disorder is a condition where physical pain and symptoms are related to psychological factors. This can occurs in response to psychosocial stress and generally persists after the acute stressor has resolved. Some symptoms include, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and loss of sexual desire.
How do members experience somatization disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with somatization disorder*
Common symptoms
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What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Fatigue
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Common symptom
Depressed mood
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for somatization disorder*
Who has somatization disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | |
| Female | 36 |