The word somatize refers to the unconscious transformation of a psychic condition into an organic one; theomatization It is a fairly recurring condition that has affected, affects or will affect a significant number of individuals throughout the world.
Many times, everyday worries that cannot be solved or the succession of an extremely shocking event lead to somatization, that is, the psychic problem ends up becoming a stomach ache, headache, nausea, among so many ailments or organic conditions.
A somatization disorder, also know as chronic hysteria or Briquet syndrome , it's a psychiatric diagnosis that is applied to those patients who constantly complain of physical ailments and symptoms, but who do not have any identified physical trigger, that is, they do not physically exist.
Etiologically, the explanation attributed to this situation is that internal psychic conflicts suffered by the patient are finally expressed as physical signs. Those individuals who suffer from this disorder normally visit many doctors in order to detect the physical inconvenience in order to be treated, never detecting it.
This disorder is considered a somatoform disorder, as it is called those disorders that are characterized by various discomforts, and to a greater or lesser degree diffuse, but that afflict an individual and cannot be explained by the existence of an organic disease, or at least not in a way conclusive.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders establishes five conditions for somatization disorder: history of somatic symptoms before the age of 30, pain in at least four different parts of the body, two gastrointestinal problems such as: vomiting and diarrhea, sexual symptom, the most common: erectile dysfunction or lack of sexual interest, fainting and blindness.
Although there is no concrete cure to treat the patient who suffers from this type of disorder, it can be improved by helping the person to lead a life as normal as possible, in addition, it is advisable that it be managed by a clinical doctor with a psychiatric consultation to alleviate frustrations, stress, among other issues.
