A 35 years old male, with pre-morbid anxious traits & heavy smoker, believes that he has been suffering from ‘lung carcinoma’ for a year, No significant clinical finding is detected on examination and relevant investigation. He continues to stick to his belief despite evidence to the contrary. In the process, he has spent a huge amount of money, time and energy in getting himself unduly investigated. He is most likely suffering from:
A 35 years old male, with pre-morbid anxious traits & heavy smoker, believes that he has been suffering from ‘lung carcinoma’ for a year, No significant clinical finding is detected on examination and relevant investigation. He continues to stick to his belief despite evidence to the contrary. In the process, he has spent a huge amount of money, time and energy in getting himself unduly investigated. He is most likely suffering from:
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A 35 years old male, with pre-morbid anxious traits & heavy smoker, believes that he has been suffering from 'lung carcinoma' for a year, No significant clinical finding is detected on examination and relevant investigation. He continues to stick to his belief despite evidence to the contrary. In the process, he has spent a huge amount of money, time and energy in getting himself unduly investigated. He is most likely suffering from:
✓ Correct Answer: B. Hypochondrical disorder
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