Hypochondria symptoms can vary, depending on factors such as stress, age, and whether the person is already an extreme worrier. Health anxiety can actually have its own symptoms because it's possible for the person to have stomachaches, dizziness, or pain as a result of their overwhelming anxiety.

Can you get sick by thinking about it?

Some people worry excessively that they have a serious illness or are going to develop one, a disorder commonly called hypochondria or health anxiety.

What happens if hypochondria goes untreated?

If left untreated, this condition can lead to an obsessive preoccupation with the idea of being unwell and it can interfere with person's daily life. Hypochondriasis is not about the presence or absence of illness, but the psychological reaction towards it.