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What can doctors do for hypochondriacs?
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Hypochondriacs: Hypochondriacs suffer fears of having serious medical disease, despite having appropriate medical evaluations. Often based on misinterpreting bodily sensations, this preoccupation persists and causes clinically significant distress & impairment in social, work, and other functioning. Doctors can help with these anxieties, appropriately monitor overall health, & avoid unnecessary tests/treatments.
Answered 5/29/2015
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Hypochondriacs: Doctors can determine if the person actually has a medical problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is often the most effective approach to treating hypochondria. Psychoeducation and exposure therapy have been used as well as treatment with antidepressant medications when warranted.
Answered 5/29/2015
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