Unexplained physical symptoms

Definition

Unexplained physical symptoms refer to bodily sensations or discomfort experienced by a client that cannot be medically explained. These symptoms may cause distress and impairment in daily functioning.

Related terms

Somatization disorder: A psychological disorder characterized by multiple unexplained physical symptoms that cause distress or impairment.

Hypochondriasis:

Excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having no medical evidence of the illness.

Conversion disorder: A condition where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms without any underlying medical explanation.