Hypochondriasis

Introduction: Hypochondriasis

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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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hypochondriasis?

• Misdiagnosis of Hypochondriasis
• Underlying causes of Hypochondriasis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Hypochondriasis

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• Hypochondriasis as a symptom

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Reseach about Hypochondriasis

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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.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Hypochondriasis include:

• KATHY:Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Hypochondriasis - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Comparing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Antidepressant Medication, and Combined Treatment in Individuals With Hypochondriasis - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Fluoxetine
• Integrated Treatment Program for Hypochondriasis in Primary Care Settings - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)

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Definitions of Hypochondriasis:

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