What Is Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental illness in which the patient exhibits physical symptoms, a process referred to as somatization, such as pain, fatigue, among other bodily sensations, as well as excessive thoughts, feelings, and actions worrying about the symptoms. The individual may not necessarily have a mental disorder, but if there is one, they respond to it excessively. Patients with SSD have deep thoughts and feelings in response to their symptoms. Start reading to discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment for SSD.

Risk Factors and Causes Of Somatic Symptom Disorder

Unfortunately, the exact cause of somatic symptom disorder is not entirely clear.