Somatic Symptom Syndromes

Question 1

Somatic symptom syndrome, Criteria A

Answer 1

A. One or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or result in significant disruption of daily life.

Question 2

Somatic symptom syndrome, Criteria B (3)

Answer 2

B. Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the somatic symptoms or associated health concerns as manifested by at least one of the following: 1.
Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one’s symptoms.
2.
Persistently high level of anxiety about health or symptoms.
3.
Excessive time and energy devoted to these symptoms or health concerns.

Question 3

Illness anxiety syndrome, Criteria A

Answer 3

A. Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness.

Question 4

Illness anxiety syndrome, Criteria B

Answer 4

B. Somatic symptoms are not present or, if present, are only mild in intensity. If another medical condition is present or there is a high risk for developing a medical condition (e.g., strong family history is present), the preoccupation is clearly excessive or disproportionate.

Question 5

Illness anxiety syndrome, Criteria C

Answer 5

C. There is a high level of anxiety about health, and the individual is easily alarmed about personal health status.

Question 6

Illness anxiety syndrome, Criteria D

Answer 6

D. The individual performs excessive health-related behaviors (e.g., repeatedly checks his or her body for signs of illness) or exhibits maladaptive avoidance (e.g., avoids doctor appointments and hospitals).

Question 7

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (Conversion Disorder), Criteria A

Answer 7

A. One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function.

Question 8

Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (Conversion Disorder), Criteria B

Answer 8

B. Clinical findings provide evidence of incompatibility between the symptom and recognized neurological or medical conditions.