What is Hypochondria?
Hypochondriasis is a persistent preoccupation with the possibility of having one or more serious and progressive physical disorders. Normal or commonplace sensations and appearances are often interpreted as abnormal and distressing.
What do patients take to treat Hypochondria and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||
|
Fluoxetine
(Moltoben, Flunil, Prozac, Actan)
|
0 | ||
|
Paroxetine
(Zydus Paroxetine, Pexeva, Paxxet, Pondera)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Hypochondria patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Hypochondria at PatientsLikeMe?
- 18 patients have this condition
- 0 New patients joined this month
- 4 say Hypochondria is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 67% | Females |
|---|---|
| 33% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 7 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 1 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 2 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 4 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 9 |
These charts show data from Hypochondria patients who have completed their condition history