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Somatization Turning emotional stress or anxiety into physical symptoms.
Alexithymia Trouble identifying or expressing emotions.
Somatic Symptom Disorder Physical symptoms that cause distress and interfere with daily life.
Key Point Symptoms are REAL even if tests are negative.
Common Symptoms Pain, fatigue, GI problems, weakness, dizziness.
Doctor Shopping Going to many doctors looking for answers.
Health Anxiety Constant worry about health or illness.
Illness Anxiety Disorder Fear of having a serious illness despite little or no symptoms.
Cyberchondria Excessive internet searching about illnesses.
Body Checking Constantly checking the body for signs of illness.
Conversion Disorder Stress causes sudden neurologic symptoms without a medical cause.
Possible Conversion Symptoms Paralysis, blindness, seizures, trouble walking, numbness.
Malingering Faking symptoms for external rewards like money or avoiding work.
Factitious Disorder Intentionally causing symptoms for attention or the “sick role.”
Munchausen Syndrome Severe long-term factitious disorder with repeated hospital visits.
Munchausen by Proxy Caregiver causes illness in another person for attention. Considered abuse.
Sick Role Wanting attention, sympathy, or care from being ill.
External Gain Reward like money, drugs, avoiding jail/work.
Internal/Emotional Gain Attention, sympathy, emotional support.
Somatic Symptom Disorder Behavior Frequent testing, reassurance seeking, stress worsens symptoms
Illness Anxiety Disorder Behavior Googling diseases, body checking, fear of illness
Factitious Disorder Behavior Fake symptoms, tampering with wounds/labs, self-harm
Munchausen Syndrome Behavior Hospital hopping, fake names, repeated admissions
Munchausen by Proxy Behavior Caregiver causes or fakes illness in child/dependent person
Acknowledge symptoms as real Builds trust
Avoid arguing Reduces anxiety and defensiveness
Encourage emotional expression Helps connect stress to symptoms
Teach stress management Stress worsens symptoms
Encourage normal routine Promotes functioning
Teach relaxation techniques Lowers anxiety
Stay objective/nonjudgmental Prevents escalation
Document carefully Legal protection and accurate records
Do not directly accuse client May worsen behaviors
Protect victims first Safety is priority in proxy cases
Report suspected abuse Mandatory nursing responsibility
Malingering Intentional symptoms for external gain
Factitious Disorder Intentional symptoms for emotional attention
Munchausen Syndrome Severe chronic factitious disorder
Munchausen by Proxy Abuse of another person
Priority in Proxy Cases Protect the victim
Best Nursing Approach Calm, objective, nonjudgmental
Important Nursing Skill Thorough documentation
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