In the past six months Shelly has visited her physician ten times to complain of numerous physical symptoms.The physician has been unable to find a physical cause for her symptoms.What category of psychological disorders is the physician likely to suspect Shelly exhibits?

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Shelly's recurrent physical symptoms without any physical cause suggest somatic symptom disorder, which is characterized by persistent and excessive concerns about physical symptoms or health issues that have no identifiable medical explanation.

In the Past Six Months Shelly Has Visited Her Physician