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Somatic symptom disorder

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms—such as pain or shortness of breath—that cause significant distress or impairment. Individuals with SSD experience disproportionate thoughts, emotions, and behaviors related to their symptoms. The symptoms themselves are not deliberately produced…

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Causes
Heightened awareness of bodily sensations and the tendency to misinterpret bodily sensations
Complications
Reduced functioning, unemployment, financial stress, interpersonal difficulties
Diagnostic method
Physical exam, Psychiatric assessment
Differential diagnosis
Adjustment disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, hypochondriasis
Duration
At least six months
Frequency
About 13–23% of the general population

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Somatic symptom disorderCausesHeightened awareness of bodily sensations and the tendency to misinterpret bodily sensations1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderComplicationsReduced functioning, unemployment, financial stress, interpersonal difficulties1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderDiagnostic methodPhysical exam, Psychiatric assessment1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderDifferential diagnosisAdjustment disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, obsessive–compulsive disorder, hypochondriasis1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderDurationAt least six months1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderFrequencyAbout 13–23% of the general population1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderMedicationAntidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderPrognosisOften chronic, but can be managed with the proper treatment1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderRisk factorsChildhood neglect and abuse, chaotic lifestyle, history of substance and alcohol abuse, psychosocial and biopsychosocial stressors1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderSpecialtyPsychiatry, psychology1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderSymptomsMaladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in response to chronic physical symptoms1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderTreatmentCognitive behavioral therapy, medication, interpersonal psychotherapy1.00infobox
Somatic symptom disorderUsual onsetChildhood1.00infobox

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