Somatic Focus
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Somatic Focus conditions
Conversion disorderConversion disorder causes neurological symptoms like paralysis or blindness without a medical cause, often linked to psychological stress and diagnosed clinically.Illness anxiety disorderIllness anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about having a serious illness despite minimal or no symptoms, often leading to frequent health checks and reassurance seeking.Somatic symptom disorderSomatic symptom disorder involves excessive focus on physical symptoms causing distress and impairment, often without a clear medical cause, highlighting mind-body interaction.