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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Somatic

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What are somatic complaints?
"High levels of lead in bones of children at age 11 are associated with greater parent and teacher ratings of aggressiveness, higher delinquency scores, and greater somatic complaints"
  

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Somatic complaints are those that have no medical explanation. They generally consist of gastrointestinal problems, constipation, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, colitis, migraines, headaches, back aches, and skin disorders. It is thought that these problems, although real to the sufferer, may be brought on by stress or emotional factors.

  • Somatic complaints are those that have no medical explanation.
  • They generally consist of gastrointestinal problems, constipation, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, colitis, migraines, headaches, back aches, and skin disorders.
  • It is thought that these problems, although real to the sufferer, may be brought on by stress or emotional factors.
  • Somatic complaints are difficult to treat because there are no underlying medical issues that are causing them.
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Somatic complaints are those that have no medical explanation. They generally consist of gastrointestinal problems, constipation, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, colitis, migraines, headaches, back aches, and skin disorders. It is thought that these problems, although real to the sufferer, may be brought on by stress or emotional factors. Somatic complaints are difficult to treat because there are no

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