Frank is experiencing a lot of pain.His condition would be classified as a somatic symptom disorder in DSM-5 if

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A somatic symptom disorder in DSM-5 requires the presence of extreme, persistent or recurrent pain, and psychological factors must be determined to be significant in exacerbating the pain. Therefore, although chronic pain is a factor, it is not enough to classify the condition as a somatic symptom disorder. The pain may or may not be the expected result of a medical condition, and there is no indication that Frank is faking or intentionally producing the pain, so A and C can be eliminated.

Frank Is Experiencing a Lot of Pain