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Is it dangerous for an hypocondriac boy to study medicine at university?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Anxiety: If he were to seek help for his condition with counselling and psychiatric care, he might become a talented diagnostician some day. Best of luck!

Answered 1/20/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hypochrondriasis: Not necessarily. But if he were to start thinking he had all the illnesses that he studied then cognitive behavioral therapy could be helpful.

Answered 5/9/2015

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