Hypochondria - Psychology Today Hypochondria, or hypochondriasis, is a condition of extreme, preoccupying worry about having a medical disease or developing an illness Patients experience not only distressing somatic
Hypochondriasis - Wikipedia 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
Hypochondria: Could I Have Illness Anxiety Disorder? - Verywell Health When hypochondria is severe enough to interfere with daily life, it is medically known as illness anxiety disorder or health anxiety (formerly hypochondriasis) Learn about health anxiety, the facts vs misconceptions, risk factors, symptoms, coping methods, and more
Hypochondriasis - What You Need to Know - Drugs. com Hypochondriasis is a condition that makes you fear you have a serious illness One type of hypochondriasis is called illness anxiety disorder The fear that you have an illness continues even after healthcare providers tell you that you do not