Mohamed Hakimi Bin Abdul Kadir Syed Ramzul Ihsan Bin Syed Najmuddin
Hypochondriasis, Hypochondria, Health Phobia Excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness Intentional falsification of illness Hypo(below) Chondros(cartilage)
A type of psychological disorder A person believes that he is ill even after repeated assurance by physician that he is healthy About 3% of patients admitted to hospital Cyberchondriasis Related to Munchausen Syndrome
Preoccupation with a serious illness for at least 6 months Misinterpreting normal body symptoms Persistent fear of illness despite being reassured by health care providers that you are not ill Difficulty maintaining a job, keeping relationships, and performing normal daily activities
Major disease outbreak (H1N1, SARS) Anxiety & depression The media & internet Serious illness or death among family members Being a medical student
Misdiagnosis Hospital congestion Lead to other health problems Depression (psychological can lead to physiological changes)
Psychological Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Pyscho-educational “talk” therapy Drugs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Placebo
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