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BackgroundSomatoform disorders, as defined on Merriam-Webster.com states, Any of a group of psychological disorders (as body dysmorphic disorder or hypochondriasis) marked by physical complaints for which no organic or physiological explanation is found and for which there is a strong likelihood that psychological factors are involved. So what does this mean? Basically, somatoform disorders include mental factors that are often beatd 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 now classifies it as, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. This new name groups together many categories of disorders link up to somatoform disorders. Different disorders include somatization, hypochondriasis, conversion, body dysmorphic and pain disorder (Kenny, 2011).DSM-VThe DSM-V plays a huge role in the classification and treatment of somatoform disorders. It was not until this model that somatoform was not alone 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 manifest for specific classifications, and unclear boundaries between every day stressors, and a classified illness. However, with constant progress, new information, new disorders and treatments, the DSM, no matter what version, will always progress to criticism for one thing 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 about, they needed 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 mustiness be treated with caution. Upsetting a patient or even digging too far to find information or a cause of a disease could potentially make the patient even worse. Those professionals using the DSM-V on a regular basis must be aware the changes and the overture the DSM will continue to make. Different symptoms may include pain, gastrointestinal 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.