Somatization disorder is a mental disorder was recognized in the DSM-IV-TR classification system, but in the latest version DSM-5, it was combined with undifferentiated somatoform disorder to become somatic symptom disorder, a diagnosis which no longer requires a specific number of somatic symptoms. Conversion disorder: A somatic symptom disorder involving the actual loss of bodily function such as blindness, paralysis, and numbness due to excessive anxiety. 2  Illness anxiety disorder: A somatic symptom disorder involving persistent and excessive worry about developing a serious illness.
No the sore throat is obviously caused by the cpap. Without wearing the mask I never get sore throats but when I put it on I almost always get them. I saw my primary care doctor three days ago and I have no infections, sinus problems allergies, etc. The cpap is unquestionably the cause of my sore throats.
Viral infections. Sore throats may be caused by a viral illness, such as: The common cold, the most common type of viral infection. Infection of the voice box (laryngitis ). Mononucleosis (mono, the kissing disease), a viral infection that tends to cause a persistent sore throat. Other viral infections, such as mumps, herpangina, or influenza.