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Hypochondriasis, or excessive health anxiety, is a medical condition wherein a person believes his real or imagined symptoms are signs of a serious disease, even though medical diagnosis proves this is not the case. A hypochondriac essentially thinks he is sick, has an unrealistic fear of disease or imagines he has symptoms that are not really there. In order to be diagnosed as a hypochondriac, the person must believe has a serious illness despite medical reassurance for at least six months. A hypochondriac may accept the fact that he has no actual physical ailment for a short time, but quickly returns to his belief that he is chronically, seriously ill.
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There is no known cause for hypochondriasis, but it tends to affect those who are middle-aged or older. The condition affects men an women in equal numbers. A person with hypochondriasis must be positively diagnosed with the disease, which can take time considering a number of physical ailments must be ruled out before an anxiety disorder is considered.
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Symptoms of hypochondriasis include preoccupation with fear of illness, fear of illness despite medical reassurance to the contrary, misinterpretation of symptoms, shifting/changing symptoms, no apparent condition that relates to symptoms and vague or very specific symptoms. These symptoms must occur for at least six months to be considered hypochondriasis. A hypochondriac may know that his extreme fear or preoccupation with illness is excessive or unfounded, but he has no control over these thoughts or feelings.
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Hypochondria is treated with behavior therapy and, in some cases, medication, so a close, trusting relationship with a medical professional is essential. Once a person realizes he has an anxiety disorder rather than a physical ailment, his condition may improve. It is important for a person with hypochondriasis to avoid surfing the Internet or studying books looking for answers to his symptoms. All physical concerns should be directed to his trusted medical advisor.
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