For the past 7 months LaSonya Hill, age 32, has complained of pain, gastrointestinal, sexual, and pseudo neurological symptoms which are not better explained by a known medical condition. What would be your beginning diagnosis?
A)Pain disorder
B)Autonomic arousal disorder
C)Somatic Symptom disorder
D)Illness anxiety disorder

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LaSonya Hill's symptoms are not better explained by a known medical condition, indicating a somatic symptom disorder. Pain disorder and autonomic arousal disorder do not fully encompass the range of symptoms LaSonya is experiencing. Illness anxiety disorder is a possibility, but without more information about her level of anxiety or obsessiveness about her symptoms, it cannot be definitively diagnosed.

For the Past 7 Months LaSonya Hill, Age 32, Has