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hypochondriasis
What is hypochondriasis
For a diagnosis of hypochondriasis to be made, DSM-IV-TR states that the following symptoms should be present for at least six months: preoccupation with fears of having, or believing one has, a serious disease based upon misinterpretation of bodily symptoms the preoccupation persists despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance the fears are not of delusional […]
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