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What is hypochondriasis. How to over come it. Does it leads to other complications.
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Hypochondriasis or hypochondria is a condition in which a person is excessively and unduly worried about having a serious illness. The 2013 dsm-5 replaced the diagnosis of hypochondriasis with the diagnoses of "somatic symptom disorder" and "illness anxiety disorder" symptoms include a long-term and intense fear of having a serious condition and worry that minor symptoms indicate something serious. A person may frequently visit or switch doctors. Counselling and medication may help.
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