The following is information about hypochondria.
Characterized by excessive concern for one's health and persistent prejudice. The patient suspects that he has a disease that doesn't really exist, doctor.
Students' explanation and objective investigation are not enough to eliminate their views. There is no national epidemiological survey data, and it is generally believed that there are more men than women, which is more common in culturally backward areas. Hypochondria mainly refers to the persistent preconceived notion that patients are worried or think that they have one or more serious physical diseases. The patient complained of physical symptoms and went to the hospital repeatedly. Although many physical examinations were negative and doctors explained that there was no evidence of corresponding diseases, they could not dispel patients' concerns and were often accompanied by anxiety or depression. Suspicion or preconceptions about physical deformities also belong to this disease. This disease is rare. According to the epidemiological survey of neurosis in China 12 area, the total prevalence rate is only 0. 15‰. It was found in the outpatient department of a county hospital, accounting for 9.0% of neurosis. In the analysis of 500 consecutive cases in psychiatric outpatient department, it is found that neurosis is only 1 case, which is very different. According to foreign statistics, this disease accounts for 1% of the total number of inpatients. There is no difference between the sexes. The onset age of men is mostly 40 years old, and women are mostly around 50 years old. It is not uncommon for the elderly.