A patient with SSD may seek care from multiple doctors for the same symptoms.

• A. True
• B. Sometimes
• C. False
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

In somatic symptom disorder, individuals have persistent somatic symptoms that cause significant distress and lead to excessive thoughts, feelings, and time spent on the symptoms. Because medical explanations may not fully ease their concerns, many patients seek care from multiple doctors for the same symptoms. This pattern, often called high healthcare utilization or doctor shopping, reflects the patient’s ongoing distress and preoccupation rather than any intentional deception. So the statement is true: a patient with SSD may seek care from multiple doctors for the same symptoms.