What Is Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Complications Of SSD

Somatic symptom disorder in patients is also associated with numerous potential complications, which can significantly worsen the condition when left unchecked. These complications include having problems with a significant other, family, or friends; issues affecting the workplace and professional relationships; financial problems, often the result of an increased number of health care visits; poor physical or mental health; and an increased risk of committing suicide.

These potential complications make it important to receive swift and proper treatment for SSD as soon as it is diagnosed by a healthcare professional.

Continue reading for information on how doctors diagnose somatic symptom disorder.