Illness Anxiety Disorder
Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness persists for at least 6 months, although the specific feared illness may change.
Timing requirement
Duration
≥6 months
1 wk1 mo6 mo1 yr2 yr
Timing in context
Somatic symptoms are absent or mild; health anxiety and checking or avoidance are prominent.
Sources and review
Last content review: August 21, 2026 · PsychDB ↗