Somatoform Disorder

Somatoform Disorder

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Somatic symptom disorder (SSD formerly known as “somatization disorder” or “somatoform disorder”) is a form of mental illness that causes one or more bodily symptoms, including pain. The symptoms may or may not be traceable to a physical cause including general medical conditions, other mental illnesses, or substance abuse. But regardless, they cause excessive and […]

Conversion Disorder, Hypochondriasis, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Somatization Disorder, Somatoform Disorder

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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy

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DSM–5 and DSM-5-TR divide Factitious disorder into two subtypes characterized by (a) the falsification of symptoms or induction of injury or disease imposed on oneself (Factitious disorder imposed on self), and (b) the same deceptions or harm imposed on others (Factitious disorder imposed on another). The latter is synonymous with Factitious disorder by proxy, previously

Factitious disorder by proxy, Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), Mood Disorders, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, Somatoform Disorder

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