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What is it when u are obsessed by a illness and when u read the symptoms u start developing them?
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Hypochondriasis: Being obsessed with having an illness is characteristic of hypochondriasis, which some call health anxiety. It's common for such a person to be convinced s/he has this illness despite normal medical exams and diagnostic tests, and being reassured by physicians. Help is available with steadfast primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists who can collaborate for the patient's benefit.
Answered 3/8/2014
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