Jaclyn has been complaining for several weeks that she has lost the feeling in her hands. Her physical exam revealed no nerve damage. However, Jaclyn insists that something is wrong because her hand feels as though she has on a tight glove. Which disorder would Jaclyn most likely be diagnosed with?

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Jaclyn's symptoms are consistent with a conversion disorder, which involves physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition. Her feeling of a tight glove on her hand is an example of a somatic symptom, and the absence of nerve damage suggests that it is not a physical problem. Body dysmorphic disorder involves excessive preoccupation with an imagined or slight physical defect, while hypochondriasis involves persistent and excessive fear of having a serious illness. Somatization disorder involves multiple physical complaints that cannot be explained by a medical condition.

Jaclyn Has Been Complaining for Several Weeks That She Has