Somatoform disorder is characterized by the presence of physical symptoms that would suggest a general medical condition but diagnostic procedures fail to show a general medical condition or the physical symptoms can only partly be explained by a general medical condition. In somatoform pain disorder pain is the predominant symptom. Somatoform disorder is a very common reason for visiting physicians and among the somatoform disorders somatoform pain disorder is most prevalent. Somatoform disorder has a prevalence with up to 35% among primary physicians. It is estimated to have a prevalence of 5-7% among the general population. Many patients with somatoform disorders have a comorbidity with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression; moreover, it has been shown that suicidal thoughts are increased in patients with somatoform pain disorders and because of this it is important to evaluate the patient‟s mental status. The reason for one having somatoform pain disorder is today unknown, however there are a few theories, one of them is developmental theory, which is explained more in detailed. When facing a patient with pain, it is important to take into consideration something which is called total pain and not just the physical aspect of pain. The elements in total pain include physical, psychological, social, and spiritual pain. The combination of these elements is believed to result in a „total pain‟ experience that is individualized and specific to each patient´s particular situation.