Question
University students, especially medical students, often suspect they have illnesses, such as worrying about strabismus. In such cases, how should hypochondriacal neurosis be treated?
Answer
Medical students are more prone to hypochondriacal neurosis due to their surrounding environment and academic pressure, especially in the early stages of studying medicine. The primary treatment for this condition is psychological therapy. After gaining the patient’s trust, doctors will guide them to understand that their illness is not a physical disease but a psychological disorder. On the basis of confirming and accepting that the patient indeed has a significant physical discomfort, a scientific and reasonable explanation of the nature of the disease is provided, avoiding excessive focus on the symptoms themselves. It is suggested that patients correctly and objectively face the knowledge they have learned and the people they encounter.