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Explain why somatoform disorders are often “missed” in diagnosis
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Somatoform Disorders
Psychological problems appearing in the form of bodily symptoms or physical complaints
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Hypochondriasis
Somatoform disorder involving excessive concern about health and disease
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Conversion Disorder
A somatoform disorder marked by paralysis, weakness, or loss of sensation, but with no discernable physical cause.
Treatment
Psychotherapy and stress management training may help reduce symptoms.
The affected body part or physical function will need physical or occupational therapy until the symptoms disappear
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5. Glove Anesthesia
A disorder involving loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist.
Since no combination of nerves serve this area, a glove anesthesia is clearly psychogenic in origin.
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Explain why somatoform disorders are often “missed” in diagnosis
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