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Hypochondriasis



Hypochondriasis: Introduction

A hypochondriac is a person with a serious fear of having a serious medical condition. The medical condition of being a hypochrondriac is called "Hypochondriasis". Although everyone worries about symptoms and their health, true hypochondriasis is a more persistent and ongoing preoccupation with health issues.

Symptoms of Hypochondriasis

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Medical Textbooks Online about Hypochondriasis

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  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Clinical Trials for Hypochondriasis

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

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Definitions of Hypochondriasis:

Chronic and abnormal anxiety about imaginary symptoms and ailments - (Source - WordNet 2.1)


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