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Am I a hypochondriac
A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Pierceanswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
That depends...: Since you "think" you're a hypochondriac, you seem to be open to understanding your "worry" about being sick as something that could be understood in ... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
Identifying with: symptoms isn't necessarily marching forward with the belief or intense fear that you have a particular condition.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Neil Liebowitzanswered
Psychiatry 40 years experience
Hypochondrias: This is a form of anxiety disorder. People with anxiety are very sensitive to the function of their bodies. They feel their heart beats, sense stoma... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Susan Uhrichanswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
It depends: On why you see him and what he finds.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 41 years experience
Pain needs to be: diagnosed by your doctor. If no physical cause is found consider seeing a mental health professional. We can all use that at times simply from a wel... Read More
1.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 26 years experience
I am sorry but I: Can't answer that. I would be concerned if i had health problems (especially the c.Diff). However, even people with hypochondriasis can have serious h... Read More
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. Peter Forsteranswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
Preoccupation: If your worry is getting in the way of your life you need to wonder if it might be excessive. All of us deal with uncertainty (i might have cancer now... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:

Dr. Peter Forsteranswered
Psychiatry 37 years experience
Excessive Fear: The key is an "excessive" fear of having an illness. To illustrate, when i was starting my training in psychiatry i worked with a young man who could ... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:

Dr. Michael Blumenfieldanswered
Psychiatry 58 years experience
Many can help: First step is usually a complete physical check up to be sure any medical conditions are being properly treated. There also should be an evaluation an... Read More
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Thomas Hestonanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Sending waves: I am sending you massive thoughts of love and appreciation. Do you feel any better?
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
Can't be helping it.: Hi - It's me again. It does sound like some targeted therapy can help you learn how not to be hypochondriac while taking good care of yourself. Yes, w... Read More
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Arthur Helleranswered
Gastroenterology 44 years experience
Pretty rare...: But not impossible. Most solid tumors occur at older ages, some leukemias and lymphomas in teens. Overall, pretty rare. Don't worry, see doc if unwell... Read More
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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