That doesn’t mean they’re faking it.
Common problems people often experience include pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and digestive problems.
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder?
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These symptoms often cause severe distress to a person who has the disorder.
They’ll also feel a lot ofanxietyabout symptoms they have.
This condition can develop at any age.
Symptoms range in severity, and people with this condition usually experience a range of symptoms.
Suppose your lab results come back with no evidence of a medical condition.
The disorder, however, has been linked to experiencing childhood abuse and trauma.
People with anxiety and a low pain threshold are also more susceptible to developing SSD.
Certain risk factors make a person more susceptible to developing the condition than others.
These disorders are similar but not the same with SSD.
You also have a higher risk of developing other mental health conditions such asanxiety or depression.
Many people with this condition alsoexpend a lot of financial resourceson trying to treat their perceived problems.
A large amount of the money spent is typically unnecessary and could cause financial difficulties.
Treatment for Somatic Symptom Disorders
Treating somatic symptoms disorder can be tricky.
This is mainly because people with this condition don’t realize that their anxiety exacerbates their symptoms.
Therapy
Cognitive behavior therapyhas shown to be the most effective form of treatment used in treating SSD.
Medication
Healthcare providers are typically hesitant to use medication to treat somatic symptom disorders.
And there’s no specific drug to treat the condition.
Making specific lifestyle changes can also significantly increase your quality of life.
Research shows that 50% to 75% of people with this condition improve with the proper treatment.
However, it is important to note that unexplained symptoms are not always related to somatic factors.
If you are experiencing concerning symptoms, talk to your doctor.
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