Somatization
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When emotional distress is expressed through the body in the form of real physical symptoms, without an examination fully explaining their origin, it is called somatization.
How it presents: It can translate into aches, fatigue, digestive discomfort, dizziness, or other physical sensations that cause concern and tend to persist over time. These symptoms are genuine, even though they do not always have a clear organic cause.
Why it happens: Stress, anxiety, and other emotional tensions can influence how the body perceives and processes internal signals, giving rise to genuine discomfort.
Which professionals help? The general practitioner usually first rules out physical causes, and the psychiatrist provides insight into the emotional component that accompanies the condition. If you have recurring bodily discomfort that affects your day-to-day life, discussing it with a professional can open the way to understanding and addressing it better.
Data on 85 doctors who treat somatization
Which specialist treats somatization?
Somatization is treated by a psychiatrist, who helps identify the connection between physical symptoms and the patient's emotional state. You can book an appointment with a psychiatrist if you have recurring physical complaints without a clear medical cause.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in somatization
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Alejandro X. Ramos Samperio
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Victor Manuel Guisa Sánchez
Dr. Hugo Enrique Hernández Martinez
Dr. Anel Herrera Hernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Fernando Reyes Cárdenas
Dr. María del Carmen Hernández Sáenz de Calahorra
Frequently asked questions
What is somatization?
When emotional distress is expressed through the body in the form of real physical symptoms, without an examination fully explaining their origin, it is called somatization.
Which doctor treats somatization?
Somatization is treated by a psychiatrist, who helps identify the connection between physical symptoms and the patient's emotional state. You can book an appointment with a psychiatrist if you have recurring physical complaints without a clear medical cause.