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Can I Have A Psychiatric Problem As I Always Feel I May Get Some Disease ?
I have always a thought that I would develop some deadly disease in that part of the body. This time I am feeling as though I will develop prostate cancer and feeling nervousness and stress in that area. I feel anxious in my penis area now. Can i really get prostate cancer? I am 15 and I am really worried. Is this a psychiatric problem?
Thu, 24 Jan 2013
Hello.......
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you are describing i.e preoccupation with developing a deadly disease is referred to as hypochondriasis, a form of anxiety disorder. Hence, i suggest that you undergo a thorough psychiatric evaluation so that suitable anti-anxiety medication and psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy) can be started. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. The symptoms you are describing i.e preoccupation with developing a deadly disease is referred to as hypochondriasis, a form of anxiety disorder. Hence, i suggest that you undergo a thorough psychiatric evaluation so that suitable anti-anxiety medication and psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy) can be started. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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Hey kid,
Get over the feeling of all that - calm down and relax.
Cancer does not occur overnight, it takes years.
You should worry only if you have symptoms, and I don't see that in your words in here.
Tc,
Get over the feeling of all that - calm down and relax.
Cancer does not occur overnight, it takes years.
You should worry only if you have symptoms, and I don't see that in your words in here.
Tc,
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