Pain disorder in children is characterised by the occurrence of a physical complaint/s (e.g., headaches, leg pain, stomach cramps), where: (i) appropriate medical evaluation reveals no explanatory physical pathology, or when pathology is present; (ii) the physical complaints or resulting impairment are in excess of what would be expected from the physical findings; and (iii) the pain is not intentionally produced or better accounted for by some other psychological disorder, such as a mood, anxiety or psychotic disorder.
If you would like to find out more about our treatment for pain disorder, or to book an appointment with one of our clinical psychologists who provides treatment for this condition, please make an enquiry or call the clinic on 02 9438 2511.
