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Hypochondriasis and obsessive compulsive disorder.

A J Barsky1

  • 1Psychiatry Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1992
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Hypochondriasis and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) share similarities, particularly in repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety. Further research is needed to understand the overlap between these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Hypochondriasis and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are distinct conditions with differing conceptualizations of health concerns.
  • Similarities exist, including repetitive behaviors to alleviate anxiety, suggesting potential overlap.

Observation:

  • Empirical data on the co-occurrence of hypochondriasis and OCD are limited.
  • Fears of illness are common obsessions in OCD.
  • Disease phobias represent an ill-defined condition similar to both OCD and hypochondriasis.

Findings:

  • The prevalence of OCD in hypochondriasis appears elevated.
  • The prevalence of hypochondriasis in OCD remains unknown.
  • Clinical observations suggest a subgroup of hypochondriacal patients may resemble OCD.

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Implications:

  • A subset of hypochondriacal patients might benefit from treatments targeting OCD, such as serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
  • Further research is crucial to clarify the relationship and diagnostic boundaries between hypochondriasis and OCD.
  • Understanding the overlap may lead to more effective therapeutic strategies for anxiety-related disorders.