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Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis, also known as hypochondria, health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, refers to worry about having a serious illness. This debilitating condition is the result of an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical condition. An individual suffering from hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.
Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, their concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many hypochondriacs focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue. To qualify for the diagnosis of hypochondria the symptoms must have been experienced for at least 6 months.
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Hypochondria, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Causes of Hypochondriasis 1:53 Symptoms of Hypochondriasis 2:52 Treatment of Hypochondriasis 3:43 Risk factors of Hypochondriasis 4:07 Prevention of Hypochondriasis Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. An old concept, the meaning of hypochondria has repeatedly changed.[1] It has been claimed that this debilitating condition results from an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical diagnosis.[2] An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinc...
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Hypochondria: Diagnosis
Dr. Jon LaPook talks to Dr. William Fisher about what it really means to be a hypochondriac.
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Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness] Hypochondriasis is a fear of having serious dreadful illness. In simple words it is characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary. Hypochondriasis is a disabling and exhausting psychiatric disorder, which can be characterized by unexplainable beliefs and a fear of having a lethal disease. Individuals with hypochondriasis typically would check for health-related information online frequently, which is regarded as the major cause leading to the occurrence and development of hypochondriasis Recent surveys revealed a growing proportion of individuals affected by hypochondriasis ranging from 3.4% in the Australian...
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The Reverse Hypochondriac
Frankly, I am concerned that you're NOT concerned. Thanks to Firas and his awesome acting talents! His channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgv0VtniKI4zzBGbOMNbyeg Check him out on IG and TIktok too @firasshak
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Hypochondriasis, mental disorder of preoccupation with serious illness
Guest: Dr. Ron Elepaño, Psychiatrist Date Aired: April 27, 2015 Visit http://www.untvweb.com/programs/good-morning-kuya
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The Hypochondriac Anomaly
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Hypochondriasis Hypochondriac (Nursing School Lesson)
Check out our freebies and learn more at: https://nursing.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=nursing%20mnemonic Welcome to the NURSING Family, we call it the most supportive nursing cohort on the planet. At NURSING.com, we want to help you remove the stress and overwhelm of nursing school so that you can focus on becoming an amazing nurse. Visit us at https://nursing.com/medical-disclaimer/ for disclaimer information. NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, INC. and hold no affiliation with NURSING.
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How To Deal With Health Anxiety and Hypochondria
This video is long, but it’s packed full of information. Here is a breakdown. I answer the following questions: What does hypochondria/health anxiety look like? What’s the difference between hypochondria and generalized anxiety disorder? How do you get hypochondria? Why don’t pills work for hypochondria? What does CBT for hypochondria-health anxiety look like? What is a self-help version of CBT for hypochondria? With hypochondriasis, you misinterpret body sensations and assume you have a serious disease, even after you’ve been told you don’t. You may believe that the doctor missed something. You may even believe the anxiety you have will turn into something more serious like dying in your sleep or having a heart attack. In 2013, the new edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual 5t...
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Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis) - Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment
Illness Anxiety Disorder, previously referred to as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness. Individuals with this disorder often misinterpret bodily sensations as signs of a severe medical condition, despite a lack of medical evidence to support their concerns. This preoccupation with health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. In this video I discuss what is illness anxiety disorder, causes & pathogenesis of it, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment. #hypochondriasis #medtoday illness anxiety disorder,health anxiety,hypochondriasis,hypochondriasis disorder,hypochondriacal disorder,hypochondriasis signs and symptoms,illness anxiety disorder signs and symtoms,what...
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Hypochondriasis
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Hypochondria, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
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1:15 Causes of Hypochondriasis
1:53 Symptoms of Hypochondriasis
2:52 Treatment of Hypochondriasis
3:43 Risk factors of Hypochondriasis
4:07 Prevention of Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. An old concept, the meaning of hypochondria has repeatedly changed.[1] It has been claimed that this debilitating condition results from an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical diagnosis.[2] An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.[3]
Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, their concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. It is also referred to hypochondriaism which is the act of being in a hypochondriatic state, acute hypochondriaism.[4] Many hypochondriacs focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue. To qualify for the diagnosis of hypochondria the symptoms must have been experienced for at least 6 months.[5]
International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) classifies hypochondriasis as a mental and behavioral disorder. [6] In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV-TR defined the disorder, "Hypochondriasis", as a somatoform disorder[7] and one study has shown it to affect about 3% of the visitors to primary care settings.[8] The 2013 DSM-5 replaced the diagnosis of hypochondriasis with the diagnoses of somatic symptom disorder (75%) and illness anxiety disorder (25%).[9][10]
Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily or mental symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or short-lasting. Additionally, many hypochondriacs experience elevated blood pressure, stress, and anxiety in the presence of doctors or while occupying a medical facility, a condition known as "white coat syndrome". Many hypochondriacs require constant reassurance, either from doctors, family, or friends, and the disorder can become a debilitating challenge for the individual with hypochondriasis, as well as their family and friends.[11] Some hypochondriacal individuals completely avoid any reminder of illness, whereas others frequently visit medical facilities, sometimes obsessively. Some sufferers may never speak about it.
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1:15 Causes of Hypochondriasis
1:53 Symptoms of Hypochondriasis
2:52 Treatment of Hypochondriasis
3:43 Risk factors of Hypochondriasis
4:07 Prevention of Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. An old concept, the meaning of hypochondria has repeatedly changed.[1] It has been claimed that this debilitating condition results from an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical diagnosis.[2] An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.[3]
Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, their concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. It is also referred to hypochondriaism which is the act of being in a hypochondriatic state, acute hypochondriaism.[4] Many hypochondriacs focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue. To qualify for the diagnosis of hypochondria the symptoms must have been experienced for at least 6 months.[5]
International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) classifies hypochondriasis as a mental and behavioral disorder. [6] In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV-TR defined the disorder, "Hypochondriasis", as a somatoform disorder[7] and one study has shown it to affect about 3% of the visitors to primary care settings.[8] The 2013 DSM-5 replaced the diagnosis of hypochondriasis with the diagnoses of somatic symptom disorder (75%) and illness anxiety disorder (25%).[9][10]
Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily or mental symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or short-lasting. Additionally, many hypochondriacs experience elevated blood pressure, stress, and anxiety in the presence of doctors or while occupying a medical facility, a condition known as "white coat syndrome". Many hypochondriacs require constant reassurance, either from doctors, family, or friends, and the disorder can become a debilitating challenge for the individual with hypochondriasis, as well as their family and friends.[11] Some hypochondriacal individuals completely avoid any reminder of illness, whereas others frequently visit medical facilities, sometimes obsessively. Some sufferers may never speak about it.
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Hypochondria: Diagnosis
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Dr. Jon LaPook talks to Dr. William Fisher about what it really means to be a hypochondriac.
Dr. Jon LaPook talks to Dr. William Fisher about what it really means to be a hypochondriac.
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Dr. Jon LaPook talks to Dr. William Fisher about what it really means to be a hypochondriac.
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Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
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Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
Hypochondriasis is a fear of having serious dreadful illness. In...
Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
Hypochondriasis is a fear of having serious dreadful illness. In simple words it is characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
Hypochondriasis is a disabling and exhausting psychiatric disorder, which can be characterized by unexplainable beliefs and a fear of having a lethal disease. Individuals with hypochondriasis typically would check for health-related information online frequently, which is regarded as the major cause leading to the occurrence and development of hypochondriasis
Recent surveys revealed a growing proportion of individuals affected by hypochondriasis ranging from 3.4% in the Australian population
It usually starts in early adulthood and may show up after the person or someone they know has gone through an illness or after they’ve lost someone to a serious medical condition. About two-thirds of hypochondriacs have a co-existing psychiatric disorder, such as panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depression. Hypochondria symptoms can vary, depending on factors such as stress, age, and whether the person is already an extreme worrier.
Hypochondriac symptoms may include:
- Regularly checking themselves for any sign of illness
- Fearing that anything from a runny nose to a gurgle in their gut is the sign of a serious illness
- Making frequent visits to their doctor
- Conversely, avoiding the doctor due to fear that the doctor will find they have a dreaded disease or serious illness
- Talking excessively about their health
- Spending a lot of time online, researching their symptoms
- May focus on just one thing: a certain disease (example: cancer) or a certain body part (example: the lungs if they cough). Or, they may fear any disease or might become focused on a trending disease (example: during flu season, they may be convinced that a sniffle means they’re coming down with the flu)
- Are unconvinced that their negative medical tests are correct, then worry that they have something undiagnosed and that no one will be able to find it and cure them
- Avoiding people or places they fear may cause them to get sick
Health anxiety can actually have its own symptoms because it’s possible for the person to have stomachaches, dizziness, or pain as a result of their overwhelming anxiety. In fact, illness anxiety can take over a hypochondriac’s life to the point that worrying and living in fear are so stressful, the person can become debilitated.
You may be wondering what triggers hypochondria. Although there really isn’t an exact cause, we do know that people with illness anxiety are more likely to have a family member who is also a hypochondriac. The person with health anxiety may have gone through a serious illness and fear that their bad experience may be repeated. They may be going through major life stress or have had a serious illness during childhood. Or, they may already be suffering from a mental health condition and their hypochondria may be part of it.
Given the nature of somatic symptoms and obsessive fears of medical diseases, patients with hypochondriasis will repeatedly present to primary care and specialty physicians.
The exact causes of hypchondriasis remain unclear but most likely involve multifactorial etiologies including psychological, social and neurobiological origins. Successful management of hypochondriasis begins with the establishment of a solid therapeutic alliance. Throughout the treatment process, use of reassurances, further investigations and specific treatments must be carefully selected. An appreciation for the continuum of hypochondriasis from excessive health concern to psychosis can also help guide treatment. Judicious use of reassurance could be helpful in the elderly and those who have suffered life-threatening diseases such as malignancies. However, antipsychotics might be considered in those with hypochondriacal psychosis. For most
patients, antidepressants, CBT and other psychotherapies have been shown to be effective. Collaboration with and referral to mental health
professionals are additional options. Again, the patient–physician alliance should be utilized to guide therapy
https://wn.com/Hypochondriasis_Illness_Anxiety_Disorder_Health_Anxiety_Disorder_Fear_Of_Having_Illness
Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
Hypochondriasis is a fear of having serious dreadful illness. In simple words it is characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
Hypochondriasis is a disabling and exhausting psychiatric disorder, which can be characterized by unexplainable beliefs and a fear of having a lethal disease. Individuals with hypochondriasis typically would check for health-related information online frequently, which is regarded as the major cause leading to the occurrence and development of hypochondriasis
Recent surveys revealed a growing proportion of individuals affected by hypochondriasis ranging from 3.4% in the Australian population
It usually starts in early adulthood and may show up after the person or someone they know has gone through an illness or after they’ve lost someone to a serious medical condition. About two-thirds of hypochondriacs have a co-existing psychiatric disorder, such as panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depression. Hypochondria symptoms can vary, depending on factors such as stress, age, and whether the person is already an extreme worrier.
Hypochondriac symptoms may include:
- Regularly checking themselves for any sign of illness
- Fearing that anything from a runny nose to a gurgle in their gut is the sign of a serious illness
- Making frequent visits to their doctor
- Conversely, avoiding the doctor due to fear that the doctor will find they have a dreaded disease or serious illness
- Talking excessively about their health
- Spending a lot of time online, researching their symptoms
- May focus on just one thing: a certain disease (example: cancer) or a certain body part (example: the lungs if they cough). Or, they may fear any disease or might become focused on a trending disease (example: during flu season, they may be convinced that a sniffle means they’re coming down with the flu)
- Are unconvinced that their negative medical tests are correct, then worry that they have something undiagnosed and that no one will be able to find it and cure them
- Avoiding people or places they fear may cause them to get sick
Health anxiety can actually have its own symptoms because it’s possible for the person to have stomachaches, dizziness, or pain as a result of their overwhelming anxiety. In fact, illness anxiety can take over a hypochondriac’s life to the point that worrying and living in fear are so stressful, the person can become debilitated.
You may be wondering what triggers hypochondria. Although there really isn’t an exact cause, we do know that people with illness anxiety are more likely to have a family member who is also a hypochondriac. The person with health anxiety may have gone through a serious illness and fear that their bad experience may be repeated. They may be going through major life stress or have had a serious illness during childhood. Or, they may already be suffering from a mental health condition and their hypochondria may be part of it.
Given the nature of somatic symptoms and obsessive fears of medical diseases, patients with hypochondriasis will repeatedly present to primary care and specialty physicians.
The exact causes of hypchondriasis remain unclear but most likely involve multifactorial etiologies including psychological, social and neurobiological origins. Successful management of hypochondriasis begins with the establishment of a solid therapeutic alliance. Throughout the treatment process, use of reassurances, further investigations and specific treatments must be carefully selected. An appreciation for the continuum of hypochondriasis from excessive health concern to psychosis can also help guide treatment. Judicious use of reassurance could be helpful in the elderly and those who have suffered life-threatening diseases such as malignancies. However, antipsychotics might be considered in those with hypochondriacal psychosis. For most
patients, antidepressants, CBT and other psychotherapies have been shown to be effective. Collaboration with and referral to mental health
professionals are additional options. Again, the patient–physician alliance should be utilized to guide therapy
- published: 11 Oct 2023
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The Reverse Hypochondriac
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Frankly, I am concerned that you're NOT concerned. Thanks to Firas and his awesome acting talents! His channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgv0VtniKI...
Frankly, I am concerned that you're NOT concerned. Thanks to Firas and his awesome acting talents! His channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgv0VtniKI4zzBGbOMNbyeg Check him out on IG and TIktok too @firasshak
https://wn.com/The_Reverse_Hypochondriac
Frankly, I am concerned that you're NOT concerned. Thanks to Firas and his awesome acting talents! His channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgv0VtniKI4zzBGbOMNbyeg Check him out on IG and TIktok too @firasshak
- published: 18 Mar 2022
- views: 8583026
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Hypochondriasis, mental disorder of preoccupation with serious illness
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Guest: Dr. Ron Elepaño, Psychiatrist
Date Aired: April 27, 2015
Visit http://www.untvweb.com/programs/good-morning-kuya
Guest: Dr. Ron Elepaño, Psychiatrist
Date Aired: April 27, 2015
Visit http://www.untvweb.com/programs/good-morning-kuya
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Guest: Dr. Ron Elepaño, Psychiatrist
Date Aired: April 27, 2015
Visit http://www.untvweb.com/programs/good-morning-kuya
- published: 22 May 2015
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The Hypochondriac Anomaly
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This took a turn. Check out Firas out IG (@firasshakarchi) and Tiktok (@firasshak)!
This took a turn. Check out Firas out IG (@firasshakarchi) and Tiktok (@firasshak)!
https://wn.com/The_Hypochondriac_Anomaly
This took a turn. Check out Firas out IG (@firasshakarchi) and Tiktok (@firasshak)!
- published: 11 Mar 2022
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Hypochondriasis Hypochondriac (Nursing School Lesson)
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Check out our freebies and learn more at: https://nursing.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=nursing%20mnemonic
Welcome to the NURSING Family, we call it the most supportive nursing cohort on the planet.
At NURSING.com, we want to help you remove the stress and overwhelm of nursing school so that you can focus on becoming an amazing nurse.
Visit us at https://nursing.com/medical-disclaimer/ for disclaimer information.
NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, INC. and hold no affiliation with NURSING.
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Check out our freebies and learn more at: https://nursing.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=nursing%20mnemonic
Welcome to the NURSING Family, we call it the most supportive nursing cohort on the planet.
At NURSING.com, we want to help you remove the stress and overwhelm of nursing school so that you can focus on becoming an amazing nurse.
Visit us at https://nursing.com/medical-disclaimer/ for disclaimer information.
NCLEX®, NCLEX-RN® are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, INC. and hold no affiliation with NURSING.
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How To Deal With Health Anxiety and Hypochondria
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This video is long, but it’s packed full of information. Here is a breakdown. I answer the following questions:
What does hypochondria/health anxiety look like?...
This video is long, but it’s packed full of information. Here is a breakdown. I answer the following questions:
What does hypochondria/health anxiety look like?
What’s the difference between hypochondria and generalized anxiety disorder?
How do you get hypochondria?
Why don’t pills work for hypochondria?
What does CBT for hypochondria-health anxiety look like?
What is a self-help version of CBT for hypochondria?
With hypochondriasis, you misinterpret body sensations and assume you have a serious disease, even after you’ve been told you don’t. You may believe that the doctor missed something. You may even believe the anxiety you have will turn into something more serious like dying in your sleep or having a heart attack.
In 2013, the new edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual 5th edition changed the name from hypochondriasis to somatic symptom disorder. Somatic means body. Therefore, it’s a disorder of being over focused on body symptoms and having an illness. People who have this problem, know they have it because they are in a lot of distress.
Self-talk script to use when you are triggered by a body sensation.
I have been checked out by my doctor, my new body symptoms does not mean I really have a medical illness. I have anxiety and this is what I tend to think,. Anxiety makes me believe I have something I don’t. I am not more of a medical expert than the people who have seen and examined lots of sick people. I don’t know what sick people look like, I only know what I look like. I don’t have a point of comparison to know what the illness I’m concerned about really looks like. The internet will not give me a complete picture of what it really looks like to have [fill in the blank with the illness you’re worried about.
Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.
I upload every Wednesday at 9am, and sometimes have extra videos in between. Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a video https://goo.gl/DFfT33
https://wn.com/How_To_Deal_With_Health_Anxiety_And_Hypochondria
This video is long, but it’s packed full of information. Here is a breakdown. I answer the following questions:
What does hypochondria/health anxiety look like?
What’s the difference between hypochondria and generalized anxiety disorder?
How do you get hypochondria?
Why don’t pills work for hypochondria?
What does CBT for hypochondria-health anxiety look like?
What is a self-help version of CBT for hypochondria?
With hypochondriasis, you misinterpret body sensations and assume you have a serious disease, even after you’ve been told you don’t. You may believe that the doctor missed something. You may even believe the anxiety you have will turn into something more serious like dying in your sleep or having a heart attack.
In 2013, the new edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual 5th edition changed the name from hypochondriasis to somatic symptom disorder. Somatic means body. Therefore, it’s a disorder of being over focused on body symptoms and having an illness. People who have this problem, know they have it because they are in a lot of distress.
Self-talk script to use when you are triggered by a body sensation.
I have been checked out by my doctor, my new body symptoms does not mean I really have a medical illness. I have anxiety and this is what I tend to think,. Anxiety makes me believe I have something I don’t. I am not more of a medical expert than the people who have seen and examined lots of sick people. I don’t know what sick people look like, I only know what I look like. I don’t have a point of comparison to know what the illness I’m concerned about really looks like. The internet will not give me a complete picture of what it really looks like to have [fill in the blank with the illness you’re worried about.
Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is for educational purposes and not intended to be specific/personal medical advice from me to you. Watching the videos or getting answers to comments/question, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you have your own doctor, perhaps these videos can help prepare you for your discussion with your doctor.
I upload every Wednesday at 9am, and sometimes have extra videos in between. Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a video https://goo.gl/DFfT33
- published: 14 Nov 2018
- views: 1046737
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Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis) - Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment
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Illness Anxiety Disorder, previously referred to as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness...
Illness Anxiety Disorder, previously referred to as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness.
Individuals with this disorder often misinterpret bodily sensations as signs of a severe medical condition, despite a lack of medical evidence to support their concerns.
This preoccupation with health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.
In this video I discuss what is illness anxiety disorder, causes & pathogenesis of it, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment.
#hypochondriasis #medtoday
illness anxiety disorder,health anxiety,hypochondriasis,hypochondriasis disorder,hypochondriacal disorder,hypochondriasis signs and symptoms,illness anxiety disorder signs and symtoms,what causes hypochondriasis
https://wn.com/Illness_Anxiety_Disorder_(Hypochondriasis)_Causes,_Signs_Symptoms,_Diagnosis,_And_Treatment
Illness Anxiety Disorder, previously referred to as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness.
Individuals with this disorder often misinterpret bodily sensations as signs of a severe medical condition, despite a lack of medical evidence to support their concerns.
This preoccupation with health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.
In this video I discuss what is illness anxiety disorder, causes & pathogenesis of it, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment.
#hypochondriasis #medtoday
illness anxiety disorder,health anxiety,hypochondriasis,hypochondriasis disorder,hypochondriacal disorder,hypochondriasis signs and symptoms,illness anxiety disorder signs and symtoms,what causes hypochondriasis
- published: 19 Sep 2023
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Hypochondriasis
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Hypochondriasis
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Hypochondriasis
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Hypochondria, Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.
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3:43 Risk factors of Hypochondriasis
4:07 Prevention of Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. An old concept, the meaning of hypochondria has repeatedly changed.[1] It has been claimed that this debilitating condition results from an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical diagnosis.[2] An individual with hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.[3]
Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, their concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. It is also referred to hypochondriaism which is the act of being in a hypochondriatic state, acute hypochondriaism.[4] Many hypochondriacs focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue. To qualify for the diagnosis of hypochondria the symptoms must have been experienced for at least 6 months.[5]
International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) classifies hypochondriasis as a mental and behavioral disorder. [6] In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, DSM-IV-TR defined the disorder, "Hypochondriasis", as a somatoform disorder[7] and one study has shown it to affect about 3% of the visitors to primary care settings.[8] The 2013 DSM-5 replaced the diagnosis of hypochondriasis with the diagnoses of somatic symptom disorder (75%) and illness anxiety disorder (25%).[9][10]
Hypochondria is often characterized by fears that minor bodily or mental symptoms may indicate a serious illness, constant self-examination and self-diagnosis, and a preoccupation with one's body. Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or short-lasting. Additionally, many hypochondriacs experience elevated blood pressure, stress, and anxiety in the presence of doctors or while occupying a medical facility, a condition known as "white coat syndrome". Many hypochondriacs require constant reassurance, either from doctors, family, or friends, and the disorder can become a debilitating challenge for the individual with hypochondriasis, as well as their family and friends.[11] Some hypochondriacal individuals completely avoid any reminder of illness, whereas others frequently visit medical facilities, sometimes obsessively. Some sufferers may never speak about it.
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Hypochondria: Diagnosis
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Hypochondria: Diagnosis
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Dr. Jon LaPook talks to Dr. William Fisher about what it really means to be a hypochondriac.
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Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
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Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
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Hypochondriasis [ Illness anxiety disorder ] Health anxiety disorder [Fear of having illness]
Hypochondriasis is a fear of having serious dreadful illness. In simple words it is characterized by excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness, despite medical testing and reassurance to the contrary.
Hypochondriasis is a disabling and exhausting psychiatric disorder, which can be characterized by unexplainable beliefs and a fear of having a lethal disease. Individuals with hypochondriasis typically would check for health-related information online frequently, which is regarded as the major cause leading to the occurrence and development of hypochondriasis
Recent surveys revealed a growing proportion of individuals affected by hypochondriasis ranging from 3.4% in the Australian population
It usually starts in early adulthood and may show up after the person or someone they know has gone through an illness or after they’ve lost someone to a serious medical condition. About two-thirds of hypochondriacs have a co-existing psychiatric disorder, such as panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or major depression. Hypochondria symptoms can vary, depending on factors such as stress, age, and whether the person is already an extreme worrier.
Hypochondriac symptoms may include:
- Regularly checking themselves for any sign of illness
- Fearing that anything from a runny nose to a gurgle in their gut is the sign of a serious illness
- Making frequent visits to their doctor
- Conversely, avoiding the doctor due to fear that the doctor will find they have a dreaded disease or serious illness
- Talking excessively about their health
- Spending a lot of time online, researching their symptoms
- May focus on just one thing: a certain disease (example: cancer) or a certain body part (example: the lungs if they cough). Or, they may fear any disease or might become focused on a trending disease (example: during flu season, they may be convinced that a sniffle means they’re coming down with the flu)
- Are unconvinced that their negative medical tests are correct, then worry that they have something undiagnosed and that no one will be able to find it and cure them
- Avoiding people or places they fear may cause them to get sick
Health anxiety can actually have its own symptoms because it’s possible for the person to have stomachaches, dizziness, or pain as a result of their overwhelming anxiety. In fact, illness anxiety can take over a hypochondriac’s life to the point that worrying and living in fear are so stressful, the person can become debilitated.
You may be wondering what triggers hypochondria. Although there really isn’t an exact cause, we do know that people with illness anxiety are more likely to have a family member who is also a hypochondriac. The person with health anxiety may have gone through a serious illness and fear that their bad experience may be repeated. They may be going through major life stress or have had a serious illness during childhood. Or, they may already be suffering from a mental health condition and their hypochondria may be part of it.
Given the nature of somatic symptoms and obsessive fears of medical diseases, patients with hypochondriasis will repeatedly present to primary care and specialty physicians.
The exact causes of hypchondriasis remain unclear but most likely involve multifactorial etiologies including psychological, social and neurobiological origins. Successful management of hypochondriasis begins with the establishment of a solid therapeutic alliance. Throughout the treatment process, use of reassurances, further investigations and specific treatments must be carefully selected. An appreciation for the continuum of hypochondriasis from excessive health concern to psychosis can also help guide treatment. Judicious use of reassurance could be helpful in the elderly and those who have suffered life-threatening diseases such as malignancies. However, antipsychotics might be considered in those with hypochondriacal psychosis. For most
patients, antidepressants, CBT and other psychotherapies have been shown to be effective. Collaboration with and referral to mental health
professionals are additional options. Again, the patient–physician alliance should be utilized to guide therapy
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The Reverse Hypochondriac
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Hypochondriasis, mental disorder of preoccupation with serious illness
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The Hypochondriac Anomaly
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Hypochondriasis Hypochondriac (Nursing School Lesson)
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How To Deal With Health Anxiety and Hypochondria
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How To Deal With Health Anxiety and Hypochondria
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This video is long, but it’s packed full of information. Here is a breakdown. I answer the following questions:
What does hypochondria/health anxiety look like?
What’s the difference between hypochondria and generalized anxiety disorder?
How do you get hypochondria?
Why don’t pills work for hypochondria?
What does CBT for hypochondria-health anxiety look like?
What is a self-help version of CBT for hypochondria?
With hypochondriasis, you misinterpret body sensations and assume you have a serious disease, even after you’ve been told you don’t. You may believe that the doctor missed something. You may even believe the anxiety you have will turn into something more serious like dying in your sleep or having a heart attack.
In 2013, the new edition of the diagnostic and statistical manual 5th edition changed the name from hypochondriasis to somatic symptom disorder. Somatic means body. Therefore, it’s a disorder of being over focused on body symptoms and having an illness. People who have this problem, know they have it because they are in a lot of distress.
Self-talk script to use when you are triggered by a body sensation.
I have been checked out by my doctor, my new body symptoms does not mean I really have a medical illness. I have anxiety and this is what I tend to think,. Anxiety makes me believe I have something I don’t. I am not more of a medical expert than the people who have seen and examined lots of sick people. I don’t know what sick people look like, I only know what I look like. I don’t have a point of comparison to know what the illness I’m concerned about really looks like. The internet will not give me a complete picture of what it really looks like to have [fill in the blank with the illness you’re worried about.
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Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis) - Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment
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Illness Anxiety Disorder, previously referred to as hypochondriasis, is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness.
Individuals with this disorder often misinterpret bodily sensations as signs of a severe medical condition, despite a lack of medical evidence to support their concerns.
This preoccupation with health issues can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.
In this video I discuss what is illness anxiety disorder, causes & pathogenesis of it, signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatment.
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Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis, also known as hypochondria, health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, refers to worry about having a serious illness. This debilitating condition is the result of an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical condition. An individual suffering from hypochondriasis is known as a hypochondriac. Hypochondriacs become unduly alarmed about any physical or psychological symptoms they detect, no matter how minor the symptom may be, and are convinced that they have, or are about to be diagnosed with, a serious illness.
Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured them that their concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, their concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many hypochondriacs focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue. To qualify for the diagnosis of hypochondria the symptoms must have been experienced for at least 6 months.
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