Ted experienced tingling in his stomach after a large meal. Shortly afterward, he began to strongly believe that the tingling was evidence he had ulcers, possibly cancer. What is the most likely diagnostic category for Ted?
A) Anxiety disorders.
B) Personality disorders.
C) Somatic symptom and related disorders.
D) Dissociative disorders.

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Ted's strong belief that the tingling was evidence of ulcers or cancer, despite lacking any medical evidence, suggests that he may have a somatic symptom and related disorder. This type of disorder often involves excessive worry and preoccupation with physical symptoms, leading to significant distress or impairment.

Ted Experienced Tingling in His Stomach After a Large Meal