Hypochondriasis
Hypochondriasis is defined as a persistent preoccupation with a fear (or belief) of having one (or more) serious disease(s), based on person’s own interpretation of normal body function or a minor physical abnormality.
Hypochondriasis or health anxiety, is worrying excessively that you are or may become seriously ill.
- You may have no physical symptoms or you may believe that normal body sensations or minor symptoms are signs of severe illness, even though a thorough medical examination doesn’t reveal a serious medical condition.
- You may experience extreme anxiety that body sensations, such as muscle twitching or fatigue, are associated with a specific, serious illness.
- This excessive anxiety rather than the physical symptom itself results in severe distress that can disrupt your life.
- Illness anxiety disorder is a long-term condition that can fluctuate in severity.
- It may increase with age or during times of stress.
- But psychological counseling (psychotherapy) and sometimes medication can help ease your worries.
- Generally, Complete physical examination and investigations do not show presence of any significant abnormality.
- The fear or belief persists despite assurance to the contrary by showing normal reports to the patient.
- The fear or belief is not a delusion but is instead an example of an overvalued idea.
- Furthermore, The patient may agree regarding the possibility of his exaggerating the graveness of situation, at that time.
- A preoccupation with medical terms also syndromes is quite common.
- The patient tends to change the physician frequently, in order to get investigated again.
- Besides this, The usual age of onset is in the late third decade.
- Lastly, The course is usually chronic with remissions and relapses.
Other symptoms
- Obsessive personality traits and self-centered personality features are frequently seen, in addition to associated anxiety and depression.
- In detail, Frequently making medical appointments for reassurance or avoiding medical care for fear of being diagnosed with a serious illness
- Avoiding people, either places or activities for fear of health risks
- Constantly talking about your health also possible illnesses
- All in all, Frequently searching the internet for causes of symptoms or possible illnesses
The cause of hypochondriasis is not known.
The important theories are mentioned below:
1. Psychodynamic Theory i.e.:
Hypochondriasis is believed to be based on a self-centered personality, caused by a toxic libido.
- Here other parts of body become erotogenic zones, which act as substitutes for genitals.
- Hypochondriacally focused organs symbolise the genitals.
- It must be remembered that this is only a theoretical psychodynamic construct.
2. As a Symptom of Depression i.e.:
- Hypochondriacal symptoms are commonly present in major depression.
- In fact, according to some, hypochondriasis is almost always a part of another psychiatric syndrome, most commonly a mood disorder.
- Thus, hypochondriasis has been visualized as a masked depression or depressive equivalent, though not everyone agrees with this view.
Beliefs:
- You may have a difficult time tolerating uncertainty over either uncomfortable or unusual body sensations.
- This could lead you to misinterpret that all body sensations are serious, so you search for evidence to confirm that you have a serious disease.
Family:
- You may be more likely to have health anxiety if you had parents who worried too much about either their own health or your health.
Past experience:
- You may have had experience with serious illness in childhood, so physical sensations may be frightening to you.
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Homepthic medicine forHypochondriasis:
Aconitum napellus:
- A panic attack that comes on suddenly with very strong fear (even fear of death) may indicate this remedy.
- A state of immense anxiety may be accompanied by strong palpitations, shortness of breath, and flushing of the face.
- Sometimes a shaking experience will be the underlying cause.
- Strong feelings of anxiety may also occur when a person is just beginning to come down with a flu or cold.
Arsenicum album:
- People who are deeply anxious about their health, and extremely concerned with order also security, often benefit from this remedy.
- Obsessive about small details and very neat, they may feel a desperate need to be in control of everything.
- Panic attacks often occur around midnight or the very early hours of the morning.
- The person may feel exhausted yet still be restless fidgeting, pacing, and anxiously moving from place to place.
- These people may also have digestive problems or asthma attacks accompanied by anxiety.
Calcarea carbonica:
- This remedy is usually indicate for dependable, solid people who become overwhelm from physical illness or too much work and start to fear a breakdown.
- Moreover, Their thoughts can muddle and confuse when tired, which adds to the anxiety.
- Worry and bad news may agitate them, and a nagging dread of disaster (to themselves or others) may develop.
- Fear of heights and claustrophobia are also common.
- A person who needs this remedy is often chilly and sluggish, has a craving for sweets, and is easily fatigue.
Kali phosphoricum:
- When a person has exhausted by overwork or illness and feels a deep anxiety and inability to cope, this remedy may help.
- The person is jumpy and oversensitive, and may startle by ordinary sounds.
- Hearing unpleasant news or thinking of world events can aggravate the problems.
Insomnia and an inability to concentrate may develop, increasing the sense of nervous dread.
- Eating, warmth, and rest often bring relief.
- Headaches, backaches, and nervous digestive upsets are often see when this remedy is in need.
Lycopodium:
- Individuals likely to respond to this remedy feel anxiety from mental stress and suffer from a lack of confidence.
- They can self-conscious and feel intimidate by people they perceive as powerful (yet may also swagger or be domineering toward those with whom they feel more comfortable).
- Taking on responsibility can cause a deep anxiety and fear of failure, although the person usually does well, once started on a task.
- Claustrophobia, irritability, digestive upsets with gas and bloating, and a craving for sweets are often see when this remedy is in need.
Phosphorus:
- People who need this remedy are open heart, imaginative, excitable, easily startle, and full of intense and vivid fears.
- Strong anxiety can triggered by thinking of almost anything.
- Nervous and sensitive to others, they can overextend themselves with sympathy to the point of feeling exhausted and “spaced out” or even getting ill.
- They want a lot of company and reassurance, often feeling better from conversation or a back-rub.
- Easy flushing of the face, palpitations, thirst, and a strong desire for cold, refreshing foods are other indications for Phosphorus.
Pulsatilla:
- People who need this remedy often express anxiety as insecurity and clinginess, with a need for constant support and comforting.
- The person may moody, tearful, whiny, even emotionally childish.
- Getting too warm or being in a stuffy room often increases anxiety.
- Fresh air and gentle exercise often bring relief.
- Anxiety around the time of hormonal changes (puberty, menstrual periods, or menopause) often is helped with Pulsatilla.
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What is Hypochondriasis?
Hypochondriasis is defined as a persistent preoccupation with a fear (or belief) of having one (or more) serious disease(s), based on person’s own interpretation of normal body function or a minor physical abnormality.
Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Hypochondriasis?
- Aconitum napellus
- Arsenicum album
- Calcarea carbonica
- Kali phosphoricum
- Lycopodium
- Phosphorus
- Pulsatilla
What causes Hypochondriasis?
- As a Symptom of Depression
- Psychodynamic Theory
- Serious illness in childhood
- Misinterpret that all body sensations are serious
What are the symptoms of Hypochondriasis?
- Fear or belief persists
- Overvalued idea
- Exaggerating the graveness of situation
- Preoccupation with medical terms
- Tends to change the physician frequently
- Course is usually chronic with remissions and relapses
- Obsessive personality traits and self-centered personality features
- Avoiding people, places
- Constantly talking about your health
- A Short Textbook of Psychiatry by Niraj Ahuja /Ch 8.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/illness-anxiety-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373787
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-2195004