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Psychological Trauma and Functional Somatic Syndromes

Psychosomatic Medicine · 2013 · Vol. 76(1) · pp. 2–11

Niloofar Afari✉(University of California San Diego)Sandra M. AhumadaLisa Johnson WrightSheeva MostoufiGolnaz GolnariVeronica ReisJessica Gundy Cuneo

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Abstract

Findings are consistent with the hypothesis that traumatic events are associated with an increased prevalence of functional somatic syndromes. The analyses also highlight limitations of the existing literature and emphasize the importance of prospective studies, examining the potential similarities and differences of these conditions, and pursuing hypothesis-driven studies of the mechanisms underlying the link between trauma, PTSD, and functional somatic syndromes.

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