What is Somatic Pain?

Somatic symptom disorder is known by extreme focus on physical symptoms — such as pain or fatigue — that cause major emotional distress and problems functioning. The patient may or may not have another medical condition associated with these symptoms, but his/her reaction to the symptoms is not normal.

More about Somatic Pain

The damaged areas could include the muscles, bones, or tissues. Chemical damage is caused by contact with toxic substances or hazardous chemicals. Exposure to very hot or cold temperatures leads to thermal damage.