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Hypochondriasis

Hypochondriasis is a condition when someone has a fear of becoming seriously ill. It is otherwise known as an illness anxiety disorder. This condition does not show up any physical symptoms, but the person may think that normal body sensations or minor symptoms to be a sign of a serious illness. Hypochondriasis is a long-term condition, and the severity can fluctuate.

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Kindly address my concerns related to rabies anxiety.

Query: Hello doctor,I came here for a second opinion and to get answers to some questions. I spoke to a doctor of general medicine today for my rabies anxiety. The incidents were as follows. Four years ago, a German shepherd of my friend scratched my hand. The dog died one and a half years after he bit me....  Read Full »


Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Here are your answers: 1. Even if there is no history in your locality, any dog can get infected with rabies. You need to follow the dog who had bitten you for ten days. If it is alive after ten days, then he was not rabid. If you cannot identify that dog or cannot fo...  Read Full »

How can I cope with hypochondriasis triggered by fear?

Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old female with a height of 5 feet and a weight of 103.6 lbs. My grandfather suffered a heart attack. I have been afraid of having the same condition since that day. I was depressed for 15 to 20 days as a result of this medical issue. Even after four months, I still have...  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. The worry and mild shock, along with your fear, result in a syndrome known as health anxiety. You look anxious about your health. Hypochondria is a preoccupation with the possibility of having a significant but undiscovered medical illness. Health anxiety is not a...  Read Full »

What are the flesh-colored bumps on my tonsil?

Query: Hi doctor, I have two yellowish tint flesh colored bumps are connected on my tonsil. They form an alphabet "B" if you look at the side of them. They do not hurt and it is smooth with no irritation. I have had allergies and stuffiness for months now. I am really scared of HPV. I am a hypochondriac. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Mehak Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With the details you have given me your throat seems to be normal. The tonsils are seen very clearly in the picture you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Do you have any other complaint anywhere else? HPV - human papilloma virus generally form papill...  Read Full »

I was diagnosed with hypochondria. Suggest a complete cure.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with hypochondria, specifically cancer phobia for more than 10 years with a need to rush for reassurance whenever thoughts come. I have been able to manage my work and family matters. I have been on SSRIs for several years. I was taking Escitalopram 10 mg which wa...  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. As you know, hypochondriasis is an obsession with the idea of having a serious but undiagnosed medical condition. Hypochondria usually develops during adulthood. Symptoms include a long-term and intense fear of ha...  Read Full »

Why do I feel that the left side of my face is losing volume slowly?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 30-years-old male, and I am suffering from left trapezius aches and discomfort for five years. About three years ago, I noticed a dark cycle under my left eye. This concerned me so much. I began to research this, and I came across a condition called progressive hemifacial atrophy...  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the pictures you sent (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Both the sides of your face are symmetrical, and there is no noticeable difference. Your case is not facial atrophy as there is no change in the face's features, and you also have pai...  Read Full »

I have anxiety and stress issues. Can it make me feel dizzy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 years old male. I have had anxiety for six years now and panic attacks from even before. I have been feeling dizzy for a week now all day, a little bit of pressure on my head. I have alternate periods of sweating and chills. I have been to the hospital a few times because I t...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, anxiety could present with symptoms like dizziness, increased sweating, and negative thoughts. Anxiety causes the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and thus present with these symptoms. Sweating is one of the most common s...  Read Full »

Is Prozac a better alternative for Paroxetine?

Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from severe anxiety disorder for the past two years. It all started with a severe panic attack then I was diagnosed with acute hypochondriac. I have been always worrying about my heart health and fearing that any time I may get an attack. This has reduced my quality o...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Hypochondriasis is a serious anxiety condition which cause severe symptoms and fear about health condition. Both Paroxetine and Prozac (Fluoxetine) are the drugs belonging to SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) group of drugs. ...  Read Full »

What causes extreme fatigue?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 31 year old male. I am managing an IT company. I have suffered from periods of extreme fatigue for the past one and a half year. The first period of fatigue was one and a half year back and it lasted for around 18 days. Then I felt fine for the next five months. From then till toda...  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You pointed that you never had the period of fatigue problem before. Can you try to recall what happened during that period (before one and a half years)? Was there any excess stress situation or anxiety problems? As you are healthy and doing physical exercise, it means p...  Read Full »

Is it possible for me to develop Tourette's syndrome without having any tics?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a female who is turning 20 years old in two months. I was recently diagnosed with high functioning autism after suspecting for two years that I could have that condition. I have never had any kind of ticks or repetitive and involuntary movements or sounds. When I was 15, I start...  Read Full »


Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tics are quite common and experienced by many people. Tics happen more prominently when you are worried and stressed. You have been reporting anxiety and particularly worried about Tourettes syndrome. Tourettes syndrome is a severe form of tic disorder where a perso...  Read Full »

Why cannot I think properly?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. My height is 5 feet and 6 inches and I weigh 66 kg. I have light stomach pain always and I have no hunger. I cannot think properly and have no fun in life, feel like my mind is tied with rope or something else. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand physical discomfort always affects thinking capacity and overall mood. We must understand why stomach pain or discomfort happened. Though anxiety is one cause, it is not universal. Is there any chance of indigestion or acidity? What you ate last nig...  Read Full »

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