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Suggest Treatment For Hypochondriasis

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Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014
Question: Hi Doctor.

I have been on fear of cancer for past 6 years. No family history. If some pain or helth problem persis for more than 3 or 4 days i feel will it be a cancer or serous problem. I fear a lot .recently i went for blood checkup of cbc. It showed my wbc 11.3 as it upper than normal level i fear will it blood cancer when i fear a lot my appatite becomes very low and body pain and i corelate all and get confused sit at home by not going to office till i recover. What can b the solution
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Answered by Dr. U. Gauthamadas (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Learrn about your disorder

Detailed Answer:

From what you tell me and from your query's to other specialists it appears that you do not have any real illness and that you suffer from hypochondriasis. You may require to be treated with medication and psychotherapy for your imaginary fears of having an illness.

For more details about hypochondiasis you can visit my webpage http://docgautham.com/disorders/hypochondriasis.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. U. Gauthamadas (22 hours later)
Sir
On seeing the report i got fear and day by day my appatite has come down will fear make appatite to lower .
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Answered by Dr. U. Gauthamadas (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seek treatment

Detailed Answer:
I suggest you seek treatment immediately and see a Psychiatrist at the earliest.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Dr. U. Gauthamadas

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Suggest Treatment For Hypochondriasis

Brief Answer: Learrn about your disorder Detailed Answer: From what you tell me and from your query's to other specialists it appears that you do not have any real illness and that you suffer from hypochondriasis. You may require to be treated with medication and psychotherapy for your imaginary fears of having an illness. For more details about hypochondiasis you can visit my webpage http://docgautham.com/disorders/hypochondriasis.