What are persistent somatic symptoms?

Persistent somatic symptoms (PSS)

Persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) is an umbrella term for distressing somatic complaints that last several months or more, regardless of their cause. More and more biopsychosocial factors are known that can – in a complex and very individual interplay – contribute to the development and maintenance of PSS. If there are PSS that hinder daily life, there are various evidence-based treatment methods.

For an overview, see: Löwe B, Toussaint A, Rosmalen JGM, Huang WL, Burton C, Weigel A, Levenson JL, Henningsen P. Persistent physical symptoms: definition, genesis, and management. Lancet. 2024 Jun 15;403(10444):2649-2662.

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