Somatization disorder and undifferentiated somatoform disorder were combined to become somatic symptom disorder, a diagnosis which no longer requires a specific number of somatic symptoms.

In DSM-5, people with chronic pain could be diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain; or psychological factors that affect other medical conditions; or with an adjustment disorder.

As of July 2011, this axis of the DSM-IV is undergoing major revision for the DSM-V, with introduction of a new designation "Complex Somatic Symptom Disorder".

A proposed change in the next revision of the DSM (DSM-5), scheduled for publication in May 2013, would combine hypochondriasis with somatization disorder, pain disorder, and undifferentiated somatoform disorder under a single classification known as complex somatic symptom disorder.

Somatization disorders, the presence of physical symptoms that are caused by mental conditions.

Individuals with somatization disorder typically visit many doctors in pursuit of effective treatment.

However, not much is known about hypersensitivity and its relevance to somatization disorder.

Research showed cultural differences in prevalence of somatization disorder.

Complain of physical symptoms without any physical problems (such as somatization disorder).

The conversion of mental experiences or states into bodily symptoms (somatization disorder).

Eighty-three per cent of those with somatization disorder experienced significant pain during the procedure.

Somatization disorder is uncommon in the general population.

Somatization disorder would then be very closely related to panic disorder under this theory.

Somatization disorder also causes challenge and burden on the life of the caregivers or significant others of the patient.

A somatization disorder itself is chronic but fluctuating that rarely remits completely.

For example, somatization disorder and symptoms were found to be significantly more common in Puerto Rico.

A somatization spectrum can be identified, up to and including at one extreme somatization disorder.

Somatization disorder: A disorder characterized by multiple physical complaints which do not have a medical explanation.

The third theory is that somatization disorder is caused by one's own negative thoughts and overemphasized fears.

Often associated with conversion disorder or somatization disorder.

A thorough physical examination of the specified areas of complaint is critical for Somatization disorder diagnosis.

The first and one of the oldest theories is that the symptoms of somatization disorder represent the body's own defense against psychological stress.

Overall, psychologists recommend addressing a common difficulty in patients with somatization disorder in the reading of their own emotions.

They are considered a feature of conversion disorder, somatization disorder, and dissociative disorders.

Malingering is different from somatization disorder and factitious disorder.

Additionally, a somatoform disorder should not be confused with the more specific diagnosis of a somatization disorder.

Although somatization disorder has been studied and diagnosed for more than a century, there is debate and uncertainty regarding its pathophysiology.

This includes somatization disorder and conversion disorder.

The second theory for the cause of somatization disorder is that the disorder occurs due to heightened sensitivity to internal physical sensations.

Somatization disorder and undifferentiated somatoform disorder were combined to become somatic symptom disorder, a diagnosis which no longer requires a specific number of somatic symptoms.

In DSM-5, people with chronic pain could be diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder with predominant pain; or psychological factors that affect other medical conditions; or with an adjustment disorder.

As of July 2011, this axis of the DSM-IV is undergoing major revision for the DSM-V, with introduction of a new designation "Complex Somatic Symptom Disorder".

A proposed change in the next revision of the DSM (DSM-5), scheduled for publication in May 2013, would combine hypochondriasis with somatization disorder, pain disorder, and undifferentiated somatoform disorder under a single classification known as complex somatic symptom disorder.