Somatic Complaints

Somatic Complaints is a chronic condition in which there are many physical complaints.  These symptoms can be pain or fatigue to the point it causes major emotional problems that will interfere with your quality of life.  Extreme thoughts and behaviors can provoke frequent doctor visits.  Many times you will think the worst about your symptoms and will continue to search for a cure, even though doctors ruled out the condition. Health concerns can arise from somatic complaints disorder and it can make it hard to function and may lead to disability.  Treatment from a psychologists can help ease symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Symptoms Of Somatic Complaints

• Shortness of breath
• Palpitations
• Chest pain
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Difficulty swallowing
• Nausea
• Bloating
  

• Joint pain
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Amnesia
• Vision changes
• Paralysis or muscle weakness
• Pain during urination
• Low libido
  

• Dyspareunia
• Impotence
• Dysmenorrhoea, irregular menstruation and menorrhagia
  
• Diarrhoea
• Pain in the legs or arms
• Back pain
  

"I can't change the direction of the wind but I can ajust my sails to always reach my destination."

-Jimmy Dean

Helpful Resources For Somatic Complaints

Medlineplus.gov. Trusted health information regarding somatic complaints that covers symptoms, tests, treatments and resources.
American Academy of Family Physicians.  Promotes the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness, including somatic complaints, and their families.
Webmd.com. Source for original and timely health information as well as material from well known content providers regarding many conditions including somatic complaints.