10 Hypochondriasis Symptoms
7. Complications
As mentioned, hypochondriasis has the potential to have a profound impact on the patient’s quality of life. It can lead to real problems in their lives, such as their behavior putting a strain on relationships. It can cause problems in their family lives, in their social lives, and also in their professional lives.
Some patients will also run into financial difficulties. This may be down to problems working, and also down to regularly having to pay medical bills. The condition will also sometimes lead to other conditions like somatic symptom disorder, and even depression. Depression itself is a condition that can be very serious indeed.
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