People who have multiple and recurrent somatic complaints that began prior to the age of 30 and have persisted for many years,who have large numbers of complaints and are pestered by the symptoms themselves,and who do not fear them are most likely to be diagnosed with ________.

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Somatic symptom disorder (formerly known as somatoform disorder) involves multiple and recurring physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition. These symptoms can cause significant distress and impairment in daily life. The individual may become excessively preoccupied with their symptoms but do not necessarily fear them. Conversion disorder involves the presence of neurological symptoms that are not consistent with a recognized medical condition. Illness Anxiety Disorder involves excessive and persistent fear and worry about having a serious illness or disease, despite medical reassurance. Münchausen syndrome is a rare psychiatric disorder in which an individual intentionally produces or feigns illness to gain attention and sympathy from others.

People Who Have Multiple and Recurrent Somatic Complaints That Began