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Nasiphi Ngamlana
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Gabe appeared at the clinic complaining of pain in his knee, shoulder, and abdomen; nausea and vomiting; blurred vision; and exhaustion. The patient history revealed that he had been going to clinics for years trying to get treatment for these complaints as well as a host of other physical symptoms. The diagnostic consensus was that Gabe suffered from:

A) factitious disorder.
B) somatic symptom disorder.
C) illness anxiety disorder.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that cause significant distress or impairment.

Diagnostic Consensus

The agreement among healthcare professionals on the specific diagnosis of a patient, often involving a combination of symptoms, test results, and observations.

Physical Symptoms

Manifestations of a medical condition or illness that are apparent to the patient or others, such as pain, fatigue, or dizziness.

  • Outline and define the variety of psychological disorders stemming from stress, illness, and injurious habits, including factitious disorders and those disorders presenting with somatic symptoms.
  • Discern between somatic ailments and mental disorders when evaluating symptoms.
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