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briquet's syndrome, somatization disorder, chronic condition, numerous physical complaints, lasting, resulting in substantial impairment, psychological problems, which no underlying physical problem, multiple physical complaints that persist, years involving any body system, most frequently, complaints involve chronic pain, the digestive system, nervous system, reproductive system, the age of 30, occurs more often in women, somatization disorder is highly stigmatized, patients, dismissed by physicians, having problems, "all in head", researchers study the connections between the brain, digestive system, immune system, somatization disorders, becoming better understood, should not be, "faked" conditions which the patient could end, chose to, generally severe enough to interfere, work, relationships, lead the person to visit the doctor, take medication, a lifelong history of "sickliness", despite thorough investigation, no specific underlying physical cause is ever identified to account, stress often worsens symptoms, the numerous symptoms, somatization disorder, vomiting, abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, diarrhea, pain, in the legs, arms, back pain, joint pain, pain, urination, headaches, shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, amnesia, difficulty swallowing, vision changes, paralysis, muscle weakness, sexual apathy, pain, intercourse, impotence, painful menstruation, irregular menstruation, excessive menstrual bleeding, important to note that many of these symptoms also occur from physical, medical disorders, experience any of these symptoms, sure to work, doctor to rule out possible causes, a diagnosis of somatization disorder is made, a thorough physical examination, diagnostic tests, performed to rule out physical causes, done depends on the symptoms present, a psychological evaluation is performed to rule out related disorders, once other causes, have been ruled out, a diagnosis of somatization disorder is secured, goal of treatment, help the person learn to control the symptoms, an underlying mood disorder, respond to conventional treatment, antidepressant medications, a supportive relationship, a sympathetic health care provider, most important aspect of treatment, regularly scheduled appointments, maintained to review symptoms, person's coping mechanisms, test results, explained, not helpful to tell people, disorder that symptoms, imaginary, a somatization disorder rarely acknowledge that illness has a psychological component, reject psychiatric treatment, complications, result from invasive testing, from multiple evaluations, performed looking, a dependency on pain relievers, sedatives, a poor relationship, the health care provider seems to worsen the condition, does evaluation by many providers, a good relationship, a consistent primary health care provider is helpful, an appointment, significant change in symptoms, counseling, psychological interventions, help people who, prone to somatization learn other ways of dealing, stresses, help reduce the intensity, the symptoms.