Individuals are susceptible to some form of somatoform disorder if they suffer from pseudoneurological disorders, histrionic personality disorder, and neuroticism.
Somatoform disorders involve the presence of physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition and are often linked with psychological factors. Pseudoneurological disorders exhibit similar characteristics. Histrionic personality disorder is associated with excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors, which can also underpin somatic symptoms. Neuroticism is a personality trait that involves a tendency toward anxiety and emotional instability, making individuals more prone to experience somatic symptoms as well.