Somatic symptom disorder

The full DSM-5-TR criteria are not included in this record. Everything the record does hold is shown below. Check DSM-5-TR before recording the diagnosis.

1. A

   Key feature A

   ≥1 somatic symptom that is distressing or results in significant disruption of daily life

2. B

   Key feature B

   Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviours related to the somatic symptoms or associated health concerns: ≥1 of: disproportionate/persistent thoughts about symptom seriousness; persistently high health anxiety; excessive time/energy devoted to symptoms/health concerns

3. C

   Key feature C

   Somatic state may or may not coexist with diagnosed medical condition; must be persistently symptomatic (≥6 months, though any one symptom need not be continuously present)

With predominant pain (previously pain disorder)

Somatic symptoms primarily experienced as pain with disproportionate psychological response.

Persistent

Symptoms and associated excessive thoughts/behaviours present for more than six months.

Mild

One excessive cognitive/emotional/behavioural feature present.

Moderate

Two or more excessive features present.

Severe

Two or more excessive features plus multiple or very severe somatic symptoms.