This applies to roughly 25% of those formerly diagnosed with hypochondriasis who have minimal or no physical symptoms but suffer from intense, high-definition worry about becoming ill.

This applies to the remaining 75% of patients who do have physical sensations (like pain or fatigue) but experience excessive, disproportionate thoughts and anxiety regarding them. 2. The "HD" Component: Cyberchondria

The modern "HD" experience of hypochondria is closely linked to , a term used in scientific literature to describe the obsessive use of the internet to research medical symptoms.