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Psychogenic is a medical term used to describe symptoms or disorders that originate primarily from psychological factors rather than identifiable structural or biochemical abnormalities. It is used across neurology, psychiatry, and general medicine to indicate that psychological processes—such as stress, trauma, mood disturbance, or coping strategies—play a central role in the onset, maintenance, or perception of the illness. The term is often contrasted with organic etiologies, though comorbidity with physical disease is possible.
Common examples include psychogenic pain (pain without a detectable organic source), psychogenic movement disorders, and psychogenic
Management is typically multidisciplinary and patient-centered. It often combines education, psychotherapy (including cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused
Usage and interpretation: The label psychogenic has evolved to emphasize functional presentation rather than implying willful