Somatic Symptom Disorder

Definition

A mental disorder characterized by an extreme focus on physical symptoms that causes significant distress and/or interferes with daily functioning.

Related terms

Psychosomatic: Refers to physical symptoms that manifest from mental factors like stress or anxiety.

Hypochondriasis:

An obsessive worry about having a serious illness based on misinterpretation of bodily symptoms.

Illness Anxiety Disorder:

Characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness despite having no or only mild symptoms.