Symptoms of
Hypochondria:
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Preoccupation
with fear of illness
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Persistent
fear of having a serious illness despite medical reassurance
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Misinterpretation of symptoms
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Symptoms that
may shift and change
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Symptoms that
may be vague or specific
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No apparent
physical disorder can account for the symptoms
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Disturbance
lasts for at least 6 months
(Affected person may recognize that the
fear of having a serious disease may be excessive, unreasonable of
unfounded)
OOfficial DSM-IV Criteria for
diagnosis with hypochondriasis:
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Preoccupation
with fears of having, or the idea that one has, a serious
disease based on the person's misinterpretation of bodily
symptoms
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The
preoccupation persists despite appropriate medical evaluation
and reassurance
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The belief is
not of delusional intensity (as in Delusional Disorder, Somatic
Type) and is not restricted to a circumscribed concern about
appearance (as in Body Dysmorphic Disorder)
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The
preoccupation causes clinically significant distress or
impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of
functioning
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The duration
of the disturbance is at least 6 months
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The
preoccupation is not better accounted for by Generalized Anxiety
Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, a Major
Depressive Episode, Separation Anxiety, or another Somatoform
Disorder
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Note:
The information on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your physician to
discuss any health concerns that you may have.
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