Abdullah repeatedly sees his physician for symptoms including paresthesias and "swelling" of the hands and feet. The results of mulitple physical examinations and laboratory studies have been normal, yet
this has failed to reassure him. He is now concerned that he has lupus and urgently requests a
rheumatology consultation. He would most likely be diagnosed with:
Select one:
o hypochondriasis
obsessive compulsive disorder
a conversion disorder
a specific phobia