Question

Choose out of the following statements what is true about Somatic symptom disorder:
A. A person has persistent body-related symptom
B. Continually worries about the symptoms
C. Frequent visits to doctor
D. Experience paralysis, blindness etc.
E. Preoccupation with the thought of developing various illnesses.

• A. B, C, D only
• B. A, B, C only
• C. A, C, E only
• D. B, D, E only

Hint:

Somatic symptom disorder is marked by persistent and excessive concerns with physical symptoms, without an underlying medical condition to explain the symptoms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

**Somatic Symptom Disorder** involves the presence of one or more physical symptoms that cause significant distress or disruption in a person’s life. The individual with this disorder also experiences excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the physical symptoms. The true statements about Somatic Symptom Disorder are:
- A. A person has persistent body-related symptoms: This is true as the symptoms related to the body are persistent in Somatic Symptom Disorder.
- B. Continually worries about the symptoms: This is also true as individuals with this disorder often obsessively worry about their physical symptoms.
- C. Frequent visits to doctor: These individuals often visit healthcare professionals frequently as part of their concern about the symptoms.
However, D (experience paralysis, blindness, etc.) and E (preoccupation with developing various illnesses) are more closely associated with other disorders like Conversion Disorder or Hypochondriasis, not Somatic Symptom Disorder.