Somatization disorder develops in individuals suffering from emotional distress and can cause physical symptoms like headaches, chest and back pain, nausea, fatigue and dizziness. Psychosomatic disorder is another general term for a physical condition that is caused, or made worse by, mental factors. The team at Southwest Spine and Pain Center understands overcoming chronic pain requires more than just modern medicine—it requires a positive attitude too. Therefore, the pain management physicians are sharing what psychological and physical conditions can eventually lead to chronic pain symptoms.
Psychological Conditions
As we mentioned previously, certain psychological conditions like somatization and psychosomatic disorder can lead to chronic pain. A number of studies have been conducted on the connection between brain and body, and when it comes to pain, these studies have found the way you perceive pain affects the severity of symptoms. In general, emotional stress can exacerbate pain symptoms, and those with the above-mentioned disorders usually experience some of the following:
- Abdominal, back, chest and joint pain
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Blurred vision or vision changes
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
Talk to your Southwest Spine and Pain Center pain specialist about physician referrals for your psychological health.
Physical Conditions
Certain physical conditions can also lead to chronic pain. Some of the most common are degenerative diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis. As these conditions progress, so do their symptoms. Meaning, chronic pain can develop after some time if treatment isn’t being sought or if the person who has a family history of these conditions is not doing what they can to prevent them. Talk to our Southwest Spine and Pain Center physicians about preventative care and ways to manage the chronic pain you may be living with, now.
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With four locations in Utah and growing, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.
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