Somatic symptom disorder - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

Max points: 5 Type: Mental Disorder Explainer

This video explains somatic symptom disorder, a condition where real physical symptoms lack clear medical causes but are worsened by worry and anxiety. It explores symptoms, cognitive effects, and treatment options like cognitive-behavioral therapy, offering insight into how mind and body interact in this complex disorder.

Channel: Osmosis from Elsevier Duration: 0:04:24

Questions

1. On what basis do clinicians primarily rate the severity of somatic symptom disorder?

Patient's cognitive symptoms like rumination and anxiety Underlying medical tests Duration of hospitalization Number of physical symptoms

2. Which physical symptom often persists over time in somatic symptom disorder?

Headache Pain Severe fatigue Nausea

3. What is the main treatment approach mentioned for somatic symptom disorder?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy Surgery Antibiotics Electroconvulsive therapy

4. How long must unexplained physical symptoms persist for a diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder?

At least 6 months At least 12 months At least 3 months At least 1 month

5. What was somatic symptom disorder previously called?

Factitious disorder Generalized anxiety disorder Conversion disorder Somatization or somatoform disorder

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