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Chronic conditions may lead to health anxiety

November 25, 2008
According to experts, one in four people who suffer from such chronic health conditions as backache, heart disease, or multiple sclerosis become so worried about their health that they develop health anxiety. Psychiatrists say that left untreated, health anxiety can turn into hypochondria as patients seek reassurance from doctors or the Internet about their health. In this article, a doctor discusses her four-step program for helping patients ease their health anxiety. Read more »

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Back Pain and Sciatica: Introduction
...Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, 8 out of 10 people have some type of backache.Back pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain develops suddenly and goes away within 6... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases
...2005, dengue was comparable to malaria in global distribution.High fever, severe headache, vomiting, backache, eye pain, muscle and joint pain, occasionally rash on trunk and upper arms. Disease... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
...Occasionally a woman will feel dizzy or light-headed during insertion. Some women may have cramps and backaches for 1 - 2 days after insertion, and others may suffer cramps and backaches for weeks... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Lifestyle Changes
...significant influence on back pain. Changing certain lifestyle factors can help reduce and, possibly, prevent backaches.High-Risk OccupationsIn one study, 16 out of 100 warehouse workers reported... Read more »

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