A clear and practical guide to one of the biggest challenges in primary careAddresses the complex issues faced in treating and managing patients with ‘medically unexplained symptoms'. * A clear and practical guide to one of the biggest challenges in primary care * Addresses the complex issues faced in treating and managing patients with medically unexplained symptoms'. Contributors1. IntroductionChris Burton2. Epidemiology and impact in primary and secondary careAlexandra Rolfe and Chris Burton3. Considering organic diseaseDavid Weller and Chris Burton4. Considering depression and anxiety Alan Carson and Jon Stone5. Medically Unexplained Symptoms and the General PractitionerChristopher Dowrick6. Principles of assessment and treatment Chris Burton7. Palpitations chest pain and breathlessnessChris Burton8. HeadacheDavid P.  Kernick9. Gastrointestinal symptoms - functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndromeHenri¸tte E.  van der Horst10. Pelvic and reproductive symptoms Nur Amalina Che Bakri, Camille Busby-Earle, Robby Steel and Andrew Horne11.  Widespread musculoskeletal pain Barbara Nicholl, Christian Mallen and John McBeth12. FatigueAlison Wearden13. Neurological Symptoms; weakness, blackouts and dizzinessJon Stone and Alan Carson14. Managing Medically Unexplained Symptoms in consultationAvril Danczak15. Cognitive approaches to treatment Vincent Deary16. Behavioural approaches to treatmentVincent Deary17. Pharmacological treatmentKillian A.  Welch18. ConclusionsChris BurtonAppendix: Suggestions for reflection and auditChris BurtonIndex