Ryan has diabetes but has no trouble functioning. One day, his wife informs him that she is leaving him. Ryan suddenly develops terrible pain in his back, to the point he is unable to get out of bed. His wife agrees to stay for "a while" to take care of him. Ryan probably has ________
A) somatization disorder.
B) somatic symptom disorder .
C) pain disorder associated with both psychological factors and a general medical condition.
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

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Somatic symptom disorder involves having a significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, that causes major emotional distress and problems functioning. Ryan's symptoms appear in response to emotional stress, suggesting that his physical symptoms (back pain) are significantly impacting his ability to function and are likely exacerbated by psychological factors, fitting the criteria for somatic symptom disorder.

Ryan Has Diabetes but Has No Trouble Functioning