All in the mind: the cases that doctors can’t explain

Most patients expect a quick diagnosis and cure from their doctor. But what if nothing can be found? What if there is no medical explanation for the symptoms, let alone a cure? More than one in four patients visiting their GP have unexplained pain or symptoms, according to a new report. Other research suggests that up to 50 per cent of primary-care users have symptoms that cannot be tracked down. Continue reading… 

Source: The Independent