Bethany has spent the past ten years in and out of hospitals. She suffers from numerous physical complaints including severe hip, joint, leg, and head pain, and frequent bouts of diarrhea and bloating, and often reports breathing problems. Although numerous doctors and extensive tests revealed no physical problems, Bethany still reports vague symptoms of physical problems. Her problems would best
fit a diagnosis of ____.
a. premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
b. somatic symptom disorder
c. illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
d. body dysmorphic disorder
b
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