Do I have Hypochondriasis?
The list of other diseases or medical conditions that may be on the differential diagnosis list of alternative diagnoses for Hypochondriasis includes:
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The dominant feature of hypochondriasis is the misinterpretation of symptoms — usually multiple complaints that involve a single organ system — as signs of serious illness. As the medical evaluation proceeds, complaints may shift and change. Symptoms, which can range from specific to general, vague complaints, typically are associated with a preoccupation with normal body functions.
The hypochondriacal patient will relate a chronic history of waxing and waning symptoms. Commonly, he will have undergone multiple evaluations for similar symptoms or complaints of serious illness. His past contacts with health care professionals make him quite knowledgeable about illness, diagnosis, and treatment.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
For a more detailed analysis of Hypochondriasis as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Hypochondriasis.
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Hypochondriasis. This signs and symptoms information for Hypochondriasis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Hypochondriasis signs or Hypochondriasis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Hypochondriasis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Hypochondriasis symptoms.
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