How To Deal With Somatic Symptom Disorder
Somatic symptom disorder means that the person who is suffering from it is having a significant focus on physical symptoms.
These physical symptoms may include pain, weakness, or even shortness of breath, and these symptoms may result in major distress or problems of functioning.
In this article, we will discuss more the symptoms of Somatic symptom disorder, and how to deal with it.
Keep on reading to know more, and if you are looking for a professional consultant please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Mona Reda on 02 24159997- 01112169556 – 01002169556
Or visit the clinic at this address: 93 El Merghany Street Cairo, Egypt
What is a Somatic Symptom Disorder?
As mentioned above somatic symptom disorder involves a person suffering from physical symptoms such as weakness and tiredness.
What is more important than the individual suffering from this specific illness, is that he/she has excessive thoughts relating to the physical symptoms.
Even though that the physical symptoms that the person is suffering from may not be associated with a diagnosed medical condition, but people who are suffering from somatic symptom disorder believe that they are sick and this is not a fake illness.
Causes
Unfortunately, the exact cause of somatic symptoms disorder is not very clear, however, scientists and researchers in the mental health field believe that there are some factors that may be the reason behind somatic symptom disorder, and these factors are:
Genetic and biological factors
Genetic and biological facts such as increased sensitivity to pain may be the reason for somatic symptoms disorder.
Family History
Having a family member who suffers from somatic symptoms disorder may play a part in the appearance of somatic symptoms disorder.
The personality traits
You Personality negativity traits may impact how you identify and perceive illness and bodily symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment for somatic symptom disorder is intended to help control symptoms and help the person function as normally as possible.
Treatment for somatic symptom disorder typically involves the person having regular visits with a trusted health care professional.
if you are looking for a professional consultant please don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Mona Reda on 02 24159997- 01112169556 – 01002169556
Or visit the clinic at this address: 93 El Merghany Street Cairo, Egypt
