What Is Somatization Disorder?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder is a condition where the patient becomes obsessed with a perceived flaw. In many cases the flaw does exist, although it can be very minor. In others, there may be no flaw at all. It can leave the patient always worrying about their perceived flaw, what it might mean for their health, and how other people might perceive it.
A typical example of this is a person’s weight. They might consider themselves to be obese, even if they are only mildly overweight, not overweight, or even underweight. This can give them grave concerns over their health and the patient may also be concerned over their physical appearance.
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