Somatic Symptom D/O, ODD, conduct D/O Flashcards
Somatic Symptom Disorder
chronic condition is characterized by unexplained physical symptoms.
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Somatic symptom disorder, with predominant pain
The pain in question has no apparent physical or physiological basis, or it far exceeds the usual expectations, given the patient’s actual physical condition
Conversion disorder
These patients complain of isolated symptoms that seem to have no physical cause Illness anxiety disorder.
Illness anxiety disorder
disorder in which physically healthy people have an unfounded fear of a serious, often life-threatening illness such as cancer or heart disease—but little in the way of somatic symptoms
Factitious disorder imposed on self
Patients who want to occupy the sick role (perhaps they enjoy the attention of being in a hospital) consciously fabricate symptoms to attract attention from health care professionals
Factitious disorder imposed on another
A person induces symptoms in someone else, often a child, possibly for the purpose of gaining attention
Mood Disorders may cause somatic complaints like?
Pain with no apparent physical cause is characteristic of some patients with major depressive disorder and bipolar I disorder, current or most recent episode depressed. Because they are treatable and potentially life-threatening, these possibilities must be investigated early
Substance Abuse may cause somatic complaints like?
Patients who use substances may complain of pain or other physical symptoms. These may result from the effects of substance intoxication or withdrawal
Adjustment disorder may cause somatic complaints like?
Some patients who are experiencing a reaction to environmental circumstances will complain of pain or other somatic symptoms
5 symptoms that suggest somatic symptom disorder?
Pain that is excessive or chronic
Conversion symptoms
Chronic, multiple symptoms that seem to lack an adequate explanation
Complaints that don’t improve, despite treatment that helps most patients
Excessive concern with health or body appearance