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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?
posted on Sat, 28 May 2011
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
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.
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Dr Sundar
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. CS Narayan's  Response
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,
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Can I Have A Psychiatric Problem As I Always Feel I May Get Some Disease ?

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