[Medically unexplained somatic symptoms are not unexplainable, misunderstood or vague physical complaints].
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In the current literature and in clinical practice a very wide range of terms is used to describe medically unexplained somatic symptoms; this gives rise to a number of problems.To propose an unambiguous multidisciplinary terminology which can solve a number of problems.A literature search was conducted using the database PiCarta and references in the literature found via that database. results The terms used in the current literature and the meanings they are given are very diverse and in several instances the terms and meanings are confusing, inaccurate or unclear.The use of the terms 'medically unexplained somatic symptoms' and 'unexplained somatic symptoms' is a possible solution for many of the problems that arise.
Diagnosis, Differential, Factitious Disorders, Humans, Somatoform Disorders, Psychophysiologic Disorders
Diagnosis, Differential, Factitious Disorders, Humans, Somatoform Disorders, Psychophysiologic Disorders
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