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What is the difference between somatic symptom disorder and conversion disorder?
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Somatization Disorde: I understand your concern. Somatization Disorder, has at least 4 Pain symptoms, 2 Gastro-intestinal symptoms, 1 sexual symptom and 1 pseudo-neurological symptom. These symptoms can not be explained by general medical condition.. Conversion Disorder has1 or more symptoms affecting voluntary motor or sensory function Symptom is not limited to pain or sexual dysfunction Please see a psychiatrist.
Answered 1/30/2015
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