We attempt to explain to others the pain that we are experiencing and doctors attempt to relieve us of this pain. Our bodies however are extremely tricky and for some the pain is "all in their head." Psychological disorders such as somatization disorder and pain disorder, where there is no medical explanation behind the pain an individual is experiencing, affects a small percentage of people. These people are not malingering (faking or pretending), the pain they are experiencing is real. But what happens when you explain a 'false' sensation to a doctor? Since it is so difficult for us to describe our pain to others in the first place the fact that nothing is causing the pain seems to make it harder to describe since there is not a place that can truly be pinpointed as to the origin of the sensation.
When having difficulty locating where the source of the pain is, be it real or 'imagined', many tests must be administered in order to (hopefully) find the location of origin. Maybe if we can formulate a better method of explaining our pain those with psychological disorders can better be helped while those with true pain may be treated faster.
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