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BackgroundSomatoform disorders, as defined on Merriam-Webster.com states, Any of a group of psychological disorders (as luggage compartment dysmorphic disorder or hypochondriasis) marked by animal(prenominal) complaints for which no complete or physiological explanation is found and for which there is a inexpugnable likelihood that psychological factors are involved. So what does this mean? Basic completelyy, somatoform disorders include cordial factors that are often causal agentd by physical symptoms, but no physical source or psychological cause. The symptoms therefore are imagined, but that does not bring light to the situation that it causes distress and can often be long-term (Kenny, 2011). The DSM-V, the Diagnostic and Statistical manual released in May of 2013 without delay classifies it as, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. This new name groups together many a(prenominal) categories of disorders linked to somatoform disorders. Different disorders include somatiz ation, hypochondriasis, conversion, body dysmorphic and throe disorder (Kenny, 2011).DSM-VThe DSM-V plays a huge role in the classification and treatment of somatoform disorders. It was not until this pretending that somatoform was not just one category, but had multiple sub-categories under it. With all of this being said, the DSM-V has gotten multiple hits of hard criticism that the new edition has a lack of scientific evidence for specific classifications, and unclear boundaries between both day stressors, and a classified illness. However, with constant progress, new information, new disorders and treatments, the DSM, no matter what version, will always take criticism for one topic or another (McCarron, 2013).Going back to the DSM-4, which is still used by many in the psychology world, classified somatization as needi... ... the patient complained round, they ask to avoid diagnostic procedures and surgeries unless previously indicated, and finally they had to refrain from making statements about their symptoms being, all in their head (Woolfolk, 2010). ConclusionIn conclusion, somatoform disorders must be treated with caution. Upsetting a patient or even archeological site too far to find information or a cause of a disease could potentially make the patient even worse. Those professionals employ the DSM-V on a regular basis must be mindful the changes and the progression the DSM will continue to make. Different symptoms may include pain, GI complaints, sexual symptoms and neurological problems. Different disorders include somatization, hypochondriasis, conversion, body dysmorphic disorder, pseudocyesis, and both pain and undifferentiated somatization in conjunction with PTSD.