Unexplained physical symptoms refer to bodily sensations or discomfort experienced by a client that cannot be medically explained. These symptoms may cause distress and impairment in daily functioning.
Related terms
Somatization disorder: A psychological disorder characterized by multiple unexplained physical symptoms that cause distress or impairment.
Hypochondriasis: Excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having no medical evidence of the illness.
Conversion disorder: A condition where psychological stress manifests as physical symptoms without any underlying medical explanation.