Question

Can hypochondria be caused by anxiety?

Answer 1

Hypochondria is a type of anxiety, so it is not caused by it. Another name for hypochondria is illness anxiety disorder, or health anxiety. People with hypochondria have a persistent fear and worry that they have a serious medical illness, yet to be diagnosed. Hypochondria may be triggered by major life stressors. Also, hypochondria can occur with other anxiety disorders.