Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis
- For at least 6 months, the patient
- Is preoccupied with the concern of having a serious disease
- Misinterprets physical signs or sensations
- No findings from medical examinations reasonably support the concern
- Differential diagnoses :
- Delusional disorder – if symptoms reach the intensity of a delusion
- Body dysmorphic disorder – if symptoms restricted to distress about appearance
- Causes emotional distress and functional impairment
- The patient may have poor insight
