Question

What is the difference between a conversion disorder and a somatoform disorder?

Answer 1

Somatoform conditions are long-term complaints of a variety of signs, including at least four symptoms of discomfort, two gastrointestinal symptoms and one pseudoneurological or sexual symptoms. Symptoms of conversion disorder are accompanied by a confrontation or traumatic occurrence and in one motor or sensory region may cause loss of control.

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Answer 2

Conversion disorder- Involves a patient who has a neurological issue of some sort after a stressful event (divorce, loss) while lab tests don't show a neurological explanation for the issue.

Somatoform disorder- Patient consistently complains of physical symptoms without a physiological explanation.