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Can abuse be a factor in hypochondria?

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What Causes Hypochondriasis?

The exact cause of hypochondriasis is not known. Factors that might be involved in the development of the disorder include:

A history of physical or sexual abuse
A history of having a serious illness as a child
A poor ability to express emotions
A parent or close relative with the disorder. Children might learn this behavior if a parent is overly concerned about disease and/or overreacts to even minor illnesses.
An inherited susceptibility for the disorder

Information was found on http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/hypochondriasis

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