Objective This meta-analysis systematically examined the association of reported
psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with functional somatic …

Stress constitutes a state of threatened homeostasis triggered by intrinsic or extrinsic
adverse forces (stressors) and is counteracted by an intricate repertoire of physiologic and …

Visceral pain is a global term used to describe pain originating from the internal organs of
the body, which affects a significant proportion of the population and is a common feature of …

A wealth of research over the past 2 decades has expanded our understanding of the impact
of early‐life adversity on physiological function and, consequently, health and wellbeing in …

OBJECTIVES: To discuss fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and overlapping conditions, eg,
irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, and chronic fatigue syndrome, within the concept of …

Despite marked advances in stress research, confusion as to what stress is continues in the
1990s. Thus, it may be of benefit to briefly mention the definitions of four key concepts …

Objectives.—To determine the prevalence of childhood physical or sexual abuse in women
seen in primary care practices; to identify physical and psychologic problems associated …

Systemic or interoceptive stressors, 28 in the context of the four chronic gastrointestinal
disorders listed above, can occur in the form of mucosal inflammation (IBD, PUD) or tissue …

Purpose: Several recent studies have found associations between childhood maltreatment
and adverse adult health outcomes. However, methodologic problems with accurate case …

OBJECTIVE: To review the clinically relevant literature on the physical and emotional abuse
and neglect of children and adolescents published during the past 10 years. METHOD …