Examples of “functional” somatic symptoms and syndromes from different medical specialities
| • Neurology | Functional weakness, non-epileptic attacks, hemisensory symptoms |
| • Gastroenterology | Irritable bowel syndrome, non-ulcer dyspepsia, chronic abdominal pain |
| • Gynaecology | Chronic pelvic pain, premenstrual syndrome |
| • ENT | Functional dysphonia, globus pharynges |
| • Cardiology | Atypical chest pain, unexplained palpitations |
| • Rheumatology | Fibromyalgia |
| • Infectious diseases | (Post-viral) chronic fatigue syndrome |
| • Immunology/allergy | Multiple chemical sensitivity syndrome |