30th September 2021

A 50-year-old woman attends her GP surgery

A 50-year-old woman attends her GP surgery. You have consulted with this woman many times in the past as she attends regularly with different physical symptoms. She has been referred in the past to neurology with headaches, gynaecology with pelvic pain and rheumatology with joint symptoms.
She tells you she has developed mild epigastric pain and retrosternal burning pain on eating over the last 2 days. Her weight is stable, and she is having no problems swallowing or opening her bowels.

What is the most likely psychosomatic disorder this woman is presenting with?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.