Somatoform Pain Disorder
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Somatoform pain disorder is characterized by real and persistent pain for which evaluations find no physical cause that fully explains it, or whose impact is greater than expected. The discomfort is genuine and can affect daily life.
When to seek care? An evaluation makes sense when the pain persists despite check-ups, causes distress, or limits daily activities and relationships.
How is it understood? In this disorder, emotional and psychological factors play a role, related to the way each person experiences and perceives pain.
Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist and the psychologist are the ones who address this type of condition, often together with the general practitioner who rules out other causes. If you live with pain that is hard to explain, talking about it with one of these professionals can be a valuable step toward your well-being.
Data on 351 doctors who treat somatoform pain disorder
Which specialist treats somatoform pain disorder?
Somatoform pain disorder is managed by a psychologist or psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you experience persistent physical pain related to emotional distress.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in somatoform pain disorder
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Frequently asked questions
What is somatoform pain disorder?
Somatoform pain disorder is characterized by real and persistent pain for which evaluations find no physical cause that fully explains it, or whose impact is greater than expected. The discomfort is genuine and can affect daily life.
Which doctor treats somatoform pain disorder?
Somatoform pain disorder is managed by a psychologist or psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst; a general practitioner can be your first point of contact. See a specialist if you experience persistent physical pain related to emotional distress.