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Mental hlth-somatoform+dissoci
somatoform + dissociative disorders
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
02/23/2009

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Term

A group o psychiatric disorders that cause unexplained physical symptoms

Definition
Somatoform disorders
Term

Most frequent type of somatoform disorder that includes complain of pain in 4 different sites.

Definition
Somatization disorder
Term
what are the 4 pain sites that would classify it as a somatization disorder?
Definition
  • history of at least 2 GI symptoms
  • History of at least 1 neurological problem
  • History of at least 1 sexual problem.
Term
The misinterpretation of physical sensations concerned about having a specific illness even though tests come back negative.
Definition
hypochondriasis
Term

Those who suffer from hypochondriasis believe something is wrong with them all the time. What can hypochondriasis lead to?

Definition
Isolation, depression, substance abuse
Term
  • A common disorder; psychological issues such as difficulties in relationships with family members, coworkers.
  • diagnostic tests rule out
  • discomfort leads to impairment
Definition
Pain disorder
Term
How much of a Suicide risk are those who suffer from pain disorders?
Definition
They are 9x more likely to commit suicide.
Term
Preoccupation with an imagine or real but slightly defective body part such as issues with skin, hair, face, neck. Begins in adolescence.
Definition

Body dysmorphic disorder

Term

A disorder that presence defecits in voluntary motor or sensory functions.

Common symptoms: involuntary movements

Definition
conversion disorder
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