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Hypochondriasis

Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

The person is convinced that he or she has a have a serious disease. Individuals with this condition will often be well informed about illnesses, diagnoses and treatments. Usually, they have had seen several healthcare providers as they try to discover the cause for their symptoms. Symptoms may be very vague or quite specific. The exact symptoms can vary and shift, but may include:

sleep disorders such as insomnia

sexual dysfunction, including erectile dysfunction

stomach problems such as bloating, belching, and cramps

Other characteristics of hypochodriasis include:

anxiety

symptoms that are present for at least 6 months

excessive concern over having a disease, so that it interferes with normal functioning. For example, the person may not be able to go to school or work.

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