What is psychogenic pain?
The article will tell you about pain that is not directly caused by injury or disease. To explain it more simply, it is a form of pain that originates in the brain and is exacerbated by a combination of various factors (health problems, personal history, some physical illness, etc.).
Psychogenic pain is an outdated term and is no longer actively used in psychology due to its negative history. Many psychologists shy away from using this term because the patient and the patient's relatives may misunderstand it - and due to misinterpretation, there is an increased risk of breaking the trust factor between doctors and patients.
"Psychogenic pain" is felt/exacerbated by factors, not just disease or injury. Yes, this type of pain may not have a direct physical cause, but it is perceived by the patient as intense and real as, for example, discomfort in the back or joints. A person does not invent this pain, nor does it cause it to attract attention.
And what is pain anyway?
Pain is subjective and every person perceives it individually, the ability to tolerate pain is also individual.
Mood should be taken into account - it is known that the degree of pain can be aggravated or alleviated according to the mental state. Age should also be taken into account, that is, pain is perceived differently for a child, and the same discomfort is completely different for an adult. Chronic pain can also change a person's approach to pain.
In light of the advances in modern medicine, you really don't have to endure pain. If you often suffer from discomfort (with or without reason), be sure to consult a doctor and get a timely diagnosis.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/12056-pain-psychogenic-pain
