Somatic symptom disorder is relatively rare, but is present with higher than expected frequency among patients seeking treatment for

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Somatic symptom disorder is a condition in which a person experiences physical symptoms that are either very distressing or interfere with their daily functioning, and the symptoms cannot be fully explained by any medical condition or substance use. Chronic pain is a common example of a physical symptom that can lead to a diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder. Therefore, patients seeking treatment for chronic pain are more likely to be diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder compared to those seeking treatment for other conditions listed in the options.

Somatic Symptom Disorder Is Relatively Rare, but Is Present with Higher