10 Hypochondriasis Symptoms
2. Causes
The causes of hypochondriasis are not at all well understood, so it is difficult to say exactly what causes it. However, the condition is associated with certain factors. One of these is family, and somebody who grew up with parents who were often concerned about their health is more likely to develop the condition.
Another potential cause is previous experiences. If somebody had a serious illness as a child, for example, then the memory of that illness might make them afraid of being ill again. What’s more is that some personality types are simply more likely to accept that certain symptoms are nothing to be afraid of.
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