Somatization: The Physical Signals of Children's Psychological Problems
Abstract：In the morning light of the pediatric outpatient clinic, the smell of disinfectant and the sound of children's sobs intertwine to form a unique morning melody. On a certain Wednesday morning, 7-year-old Lulei curled up in a corner of the waiting room, his nails deeply embedded in his palm, staring fixedly at the syringe in the nurse's hand, emitting a sound like a caged animal. His mother's anxious scolding and the child's trembling body formed an oppressive resonance... Such scenes are repeated every day in different examination rooms. Modern medical data show that the incidence of psychological disorders among children aged 7-15 in China has risen to 15%-20% [1]. The tears misunderstood, the anger suppressed, and the fear ignored are quietly rewriting the life scripts of countless children. Among these psychological disorders, somatization disorder is a neglected key area that affects children's physical and mental health. When the white coat is no longer just a cold professional symbol, we begin to see that every corner of the clinic may become a window into the heart.
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Publication Date：2025-11-20
Online Publishing Date：2025-12-30(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：2( 65-66 )