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Alternate Name(s): Hypochondriasis ...... Hypochondria is a belief that real or imagined physical symptoms are signs of a serious illness, despite medical reassurance and other evidence to the contrary.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001236.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001236.htm#Definition
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Are you a hypochondriac? Test yourself ... In common language hypochondriac indicates a person who «thinks he is ill» or merely «imagines that he has symptoms». However, hypochondria, or excessive health anxiety, is as serious as any other medical diagnosis.
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www.uib.no/med/avd/med_a/gastro/wilhelms/hypochon.html
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Whiteley Index is a widely used test to find hypochondria. As with all tests the result must be interpreted cautiously. A high score is an indication that you could profit from talking this over with your doctor. ... Below is a list of questions about your health. For each one, ... 1: Do you worry a lot about your health?
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www.uib.no/med/avd/med_a/gastro/wilhelms/whiteley.html
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Hypochondriasis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hypochondriasis (or hypochondria , often referred to as health phobia ) refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after a phy...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochondriasis
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Hypochondriac: A person who has hypochondriasis, a disorder characterized by a preoccupation with body functions and the interpretation of normal body sensations (such as sweating) or minor abnormalities (such as minor aches and pains) as portending problems of major medical moment.
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www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18717
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The Internet's first official page for those suffering from hypochondriasis. Here you will find information on hypochondria, diagnostic tools, and treatment information. Also, the net's best support forum for those with hypochondriasis. ... There is also a new scheduled weekly hypochondriac chat in the chat room.
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www.thehypochondriac.com/
www.thehypochondriac.com/
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Check the statements below that are true about you or that you agree with. ... You don't feel well or normal. ... When you get the flu, you worry that it is something much worse.
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www.blogthings.com/areyouahypochondriacquiz/
www.blogthings.com/areyouahypochondriacquiz/
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