10 Hypochondriasis Symptoms
8. Diagnosis
Diagnosis will often first entail a full examination to determine whether the patient does have any illnesses. It might be that the patient is genuinely ill but has an illness that is difficult to diagnose. This can include taking blood tests and using imaging equipment to look for health issues.
If nothing is found then the patient will likely be referred to a mental health specialist. The specialist will likely ask a lot of questions about the patient’s history, including the use of alcohol and other drugs. The specialist will also provide a psychological questionnaire, and try and determine if hypochondriasis, or another mental disorder, is causing the problem.
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