Somatic Symptom Disorder aka Somatization Flashcards
1
Q
What is a somatic symptom?
A
Somatic symptom disorder involves having a significant focus on physical symptoms — such as pain or fatigue — to the point that it causes major emotional distress and problems functioning disproportional to the physical findings.
2
Q
T or F. Somatic Symptom Disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis
A
T.
3
Q
How is somatic symptom disorder managed?
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Doctors should be advised to use a cognitive-behavioral model in which they work to help the pt. to not panic, and re-interpret the meaning of the symptoms they are having
4
Q
What people tend to be higher risk for somatization?
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- sexual abuse pts.
- pts with chaotic childhoods
