Somatic symptom disorder
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Also known as: somatorform disorder, somatization disorderContent medically reviewed byDr. Abhimanyu ChandakMD, PsychiatryView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.Physical symptoms such as pain, fatigue and shortness of breath are present but the features of this condition are marked by how the patients react to, or feel about these symptoms. Feeling of extreme anxiety about symptoms Excessive thoughts about even mild symptoms being more serious than they actually are Having trouble working due to preoccupation with feelings and thoughts about symptoms Frequently checking the body for abnormalities Not Feeling reassured even after multiple healthcare visits and medical evaluation Feeling that the doctor is Not taking their symptoms seriously Spending a lot of resources on addressing health concerns The exact cause is not known. Several factors such as the following might be involved: Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression, and history of trauma or abuse increase risk of this condition. Family influence and upbringing Genetics and family history Learned behavior Problems processing emotions Negative outlook and personality Biological factors such as increased sensitivity to pain and other sensations The risk factors include: Having anxiety or depression Being diagnosed with or recovering from a disease condition Having risk of developing serious disease condition due to family history Previous traumatic experiences such as childhood sexual abuse Having low education and socio-economic status Seek help for anxiety and depression. Practice stress management and relaxation techniques. Seek early treatment. Stick to the treatment plan to avoid relapses. Trouble functioning in life Problems with relationships Unemployment or work-related problems Increased risk of anxiety and depression Financial problems due to unnecessary and excessive healthcare visits
Feeling of extreme anxiety about symptoms
Excessive thoughts about even mild symptoms being more serious than they actually are
Having trouble working due to preoccupation with feelings and thoughts about symptoms
Frequently checking the body for abnormalities
Not Feeling reassured even after multiple healthcare visits and medical evaluation
Feeling that the doctor is Not taking their symptoms seriously
Spending a lot of resources on addressing health concerns
The exact cause is not known. Several factors such as the following might be involved:
Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression, and history of trauma or abuse increase risk of this condition.
Family influence and upbringing
Genetics and family history
Learned behavior
Problems processing emotions
Negative outlook and personality
Biological factors such as increased sensitivity to pain and other sensations
The risk factors include:
Having anxiety or depression
Being diagnosed with or recovering from a disease condition
Having risk of developing serious disease condition due to family history
Previous traumatic experiences such as childhood sexual abuse
Having low education and socio-economic status
Seek help for anxiety and depression.
Practice stress management and relaxation techniques.
Seek early treatment.
Stick to the treatment plan to avoid relapses.
Trouble functioning in life
Problems with relationships
Unemployment or work-related problems
Increased risk of anxiety and depression
Financial problems due to unnecessary and excessive healthcare visits
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