Question

Bethany has spent the past ten years in and out of hospitals. she suffers from numerous physical complaints including severe hip, joint, leg, and head pain, and frequent bouts of diarrhea and bloating, and often reports breathing problems. although numerous doctors and extensive tests revealed no physical problems, bethany still reports vague symptoms of physical problems. her problems would best fit a diagnosis of ____.

a. ​premenstrual syndrome (pms)
b. ​somatic symptom disorder
c. ​illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
d. ​body dysmorphic disorder

Answer 1

The answer to the question is option is b which is b. ​somatic symptom disorder

Explanation:

Somatic symptom disorder involves a person having a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, weakness or shortness of breath, that results in major distress and/or problems functioning. The individual has excessive thoughts, feelings and behaviors relating to the physical symptoms.