Background: Alexithymia is inability of the person to describe his emotions, somatic sensations, and struggle to discuss feelings. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of the state of alexithymia among undergraduate medical students and to explore its potential risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done through online survey targeted to undergraduate medical students. The survey included the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), students' socio-demographics, and the potential risk factors for alexithymia. Results: A total of 317 students participated in the study. A 56.5% prevalence of alexithymia among participants was demonstrated. A binary logistic regression model revealed higher risk of alexithymia among students with

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