What is Hypochondriasis?
10. What Is the Prognosis for Hypochondriasis?
The good news is that those with hypochondriasis are already seeking medical help. Therefore, diagnosis is likely. Whether treatment will be effective, however, depends on the patient’s willingness to accept the diagnosis.
It is important for everyone involved to understand that, even with treatment, a person may never be fully cured of this disorder. Those with hypochondriasis can, however, learn to deal with the problem well enough to function sufficiently in life.
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