Somatisation

Unexplained symptoms are called "somatisation". 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
• visual disorders
• hearing problems
• problems with speaking
• dizziness
• tiredness
• sensation of cold and heat
• heart symptoms
• difficulty in breathing
• nausea
• stomach ache
• indigestion
• urinary problems
• abdominal problems

Can be chronic

In most cases you will calm down and feel better once your doctor has examined you and 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 somatisation can be a prolonged chronic disease that makes it difficult for you to go to work and be active in your spare time. If you have prolonged unexplained physical symptoms, you are likely to be 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 somatisation continues.