Somatoform Disorders

People With Somatoform Disorder (Which Used To Be Known As Hysteria) Present With A Range Of Symptoms That Typically Last For Years And Can''T Be Traced To A Specific Physical Cause. Such Symptoms May Include Frequent Headaches; Back Pain; Abdominal Cramping And Pelvic Pain; Pain In The Joints Legs And Arms; Chest Or Abdominal Pain And Gastrointestinal Problems. This Book Is An In-Depth Clinically Orientated Review Of The Somatoform Disorders And Related Clinical Presentations (Such As Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) And How They Present In A Medico-Legal Setting. It Is Aimed At Both Clinicians And Lawyers Who Deal With Injury Claims Where These Disorders Impact Much More Frequently Than Is Generally Recognised.