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Illusion of disease
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My brother Deepak has a problem. He think that he has disease in spine . He says that the gap between backbone and bones is increasing. Due to it , the situation is going worst for him and he is not able to handle himself and he is not able to do work daily activities , weight picking , he is not able to hold things.
It does not look like. He can do everything. He is ok. But he thinks like that and sometimes he behaves like that it is late and nothing can be right. Even I looked him to a bone doctor who said he is ok.
Please help me . Actually I am very worried about him.
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Your brother may be suffering from what is called Hypochondriasis. Its health anxiety or the anxiety about having a serious illness when there actually be none.
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Please take consult of a good Psychiatrist.Followed by regular sessions of counselling. A combination of medication and psychotherapy works wonders in such cases. Do not feel negative or worry abt medications. The duration and dosage of medication depends on symptoms and personal features or illness. This may vary frm
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Dr. Santanu Nath
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Kolkata
He appears to be suffering from hypochondriasis but that is to be diagnosed after thorough orthopaedic consultation which should negate such a claim. It can also be a part of depression or psychosis or can be other form of somatoform disorder. You should take him to a psychiatrist who can guide you in the best way possible. He might need counselling and psychotherapy sessions along with meds directed to his possible mood or psychotic symptoms (whichever is present)....
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Dr. Sugandha Gupta
Psychiatrist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello,
It is very heartening to know about your concern for your brother's health condition. You have correctly judged that his anxiety and fear regarding his spine is unfounded and seemingly unreasonable, and the same has been confirmed by an orthopedic surgeon. Hence the next logical step is to meet a psychiatrist near you for his assessment. Such symptoms may be part of hypochondriasis, depression, psychosis or somatoform disorders. A comprehensive assessment is required to exactly understand the disorder and the thought pattern of your brother. Only after a detailed assessment any further comments can be made... Hope this helps you and your brother. Best wishes for your health and future..
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