Question

Mrs. borhoquez is terrified that she has contracted a viral infection that is invading her body and weakening her immune system. in spite of medical tests that show no illness, she continues to surf the internet looking for a diagnostic match to her symptoms. family members were sympathetic at first but now are tired of hearing the same old complaints. mrs. borhoquez presents a classic case of

Answer 1

Mrs. Borhoquez is suffering from hypochondriasis. This is a mental disorder in which the person affected feels as if every minor symptom is a sign of something larger, and that they are or will be diagnosed with a serious illness soon. While this disease in itself is not extremely serious, the amount of anxiety it can cause could cause serious issues (including homicidal and suicidal tendencies) for the hypochondriac.

Answer 2

Hello!
Mrs. Borhoquez is suffering from illness anxiety disorder.

When a person has this type of disorder, he/she strongly believes that he/she is suffering from a medical disorder, regardless of being proven otherwise. The person, such as Mrs. Boroquez, may become paranoid and continue to search for an explanation for her concerns.

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