somatization (redirected from Somatisation)

somatization /so·ma·ti·za·tion/ (so″mah-tĭ-za´shun) the conversion of mental experiences or states into bodily symptoms.

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so·ma·ti·za·tion (sm-t-zshn)

n.

In psychiatry, the conversion of anxiety into physical symptoms.

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Somatization

Anxiety converted into physical symptoms. Somatization is a sign of panic disorder.

Mentioned in: Palpitations

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somatization

[sō′mətīzā′shən]

Etymology: Gk, soma, body

a process whereby a mental event is expressed in a body disorder or physical symptom. Examples include peptic ulcers and asthma. See also conversion.

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somatization

Psychology A multifactorial tendency to experience and report somatic Sx with no pathophysiologic cause

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Patient discussion about Somatisation.

Q. Can depression cause your sight to narrow and your vision to be very spacey? Can depression cause your sight to narrow and your vision to be very spacey? If not what else may be the factor? If it did not seem to be that you were actually losing your vision and that you needed glasses.

A. Emotional depression originating from a person's response to life circumstances can squelch lymph circulation. Good lymph circulation is vital for good vision.

Also disease can affect lymph circulation and can cause physical depression and reduce vision.