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True people with ocd/fear of death and severs tress can manifest symptoms in the body? i'm 34 and think that all ailments are gonna result in cancer

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some, yes: Some -- not all -- people with ocd fear that they have cancer. Fears of cancer, however, does not automatically mean ocd. Hoping you're receiving treatment for your ocd. You don't have to suffer, since helpful treatments are available. Please consider consulting with a psychiatrist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes: It is possible for ocd anxiety even without severe stress to cause physical symptoms sometimes referred to as a somatoform disorder in dsm-iv. I still have to complete my reading of dsm-v to find out call somatoform disorder has been divided up and reclassified. Just some fun holiday reading for my christmas vacation. Have a happy and blessed holiday season.

Answered 12/24/2013

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