Questions About Hypochondria

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Hypochondriacs are people who constantly think they have an illness, although doctors can’t find anything wrong with their body. They have a tendency to think that minor health issues are symptoms of a serious illness.

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Hypochondriacs start worrying about their body in early adulthood. Adult men and women have an equal chance of becoming hypochondriacs.

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If you tend to see many doctors for a simple physical issue, if you’re not reassured by test results that prove there is nothing wrong, and if you constantly check your body for a symptom and then go online to find some information about it, you might be a hypochondriac. Often this condition is considered to be serious when it doesn’t allow you to have a normal life and relationships.

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It’s best to consult a psychotherapist who can give you the correct type of medicine and then attempts to help you develop your skills to manage your hypochondria. You can also find a doctor who you trust and who checks you regularly for any minor issues.