Juana reports that she is very concerned because she has lost her hearing. This is highly distressing for her, and she visits multiple doctors. The doctors find no evidence of typical physiological causes. Assuming Juana is not fabricating this symptom for personal gain, she might be diagnosed with ______ disorder.
A) somatic symptom
B) factitious
C) illness anxiety
D) conversion

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Conversion disorder involves the presentation of neurological symptoms, such as loss of hearing, that cannot be explained by medical evaluation and are not intentionally produced, fitting Juana's situation.

Juana Reports That She Is Very Concerned Because She Has