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The diagnosis of psychogenic pain is made only when all other causes of pain are ruled out. A person with psychogenic pain disorder will complain of pain that does not match his or her symptoms. Medical doctors and mental health specialists working together are often most helpful to those with this disorder.

From: Psychogenic Pain WebMD Medical Reference

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Reviewed by Minesh Khatri on April 30, 2017

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SOURCE: Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed by Minesh Khatri on April 30, 2017

SOURCE: Cleveland Clinic.

Reviewed by Minesh Khatri on April 30, 2017
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