Description
Description
2. Etiology
3. Incidence & Demographics
4. Risk Factors and Screening
5. Assessment
6. Physical Exam Findings
7. Mental Status Exam Findings
8. Diagnostic and Laboratory Findings
9. Differential Diagnosis
10. Clinical Management
11. Life Span Consideration
12. Follow-up somatization disorder- Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person has a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness, or shortness of breath, to a level that results in major distress and/or problems functioning. The individual has excessive thoughts, feelings and behaviors relating to the physical symptoms.undifferentiated somatoform disorder- The characteristic that defines this disorder is that although the person complains, no evidence can be found that these physical symptoms exist. Even with lab test and exams by doctors, no physical signs can be supported to prove that the person has these symptoms. Hypochondriasis- Hypochondria is a type of anxiety disorder. It is also known as health anxiety, or illness anxiety disorder, or hypochondriasis. It is normal for people to worry about their health now and again. But people who experience hypochondria get very worried that they are seriously ill or are about to become seriously ill. conversion disorder-Conversion disorder involves the loss of one or more bodily functions. Examples include Weakness or paralysis. Loss of balance or difficulty walking. pain disorder-A pain disorder is chronic pain experienced by a patient in one or more areas. The pain is often so severe that it disables the patient from normal functioning. The duration may be as short as a few days or if many years. body dysmorphic disorder- Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which you can’t stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can’t be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed, and anxious that you may avoid many social situations. When you have body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely focus on your appearance and body image, repeatedly checking the mirror, grooming, or seeking reassurance, sometimes for many hours each day. Your perceived flaw and the repetitive behaviors cause you significant distress and impact your ability to function in your daily life. somatoform disorder- In somatoform disorders, physical symptoms suggest a physical disorder, but there are no demonstrable organic findings and there is strong evidence for link to psychological factors or conflicts.
