What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor will need to ask you about your symptoms and they will also need to look into your medical history. They will also likely want to ask you about any conditions that run in your family. A physical exam may also be performed to help look for physical conditions that might be contributing to the symptoms.
If histrionic personality disorder or another mental health condition is suspected then the patient will likely be referred to a psychologist. The psychologist will then need to ask the patient to complete a questionnaire, and speak to them about their symptoms. If the patient’s symptoms fit with certain criteria then the condition can be diagnosed.
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