Individuals with health anxiety will experience symptoms differently, however, common examples include: 

Constantly feeling worried about your health

Regularly checking yourself for signs of illness

Compulsively searching the internet for information about health-related topics

Feeling concerned that medical tests have missed something

Seeking regular reassurance from friends, family, and medical professionals that you are not ill

Avoiding normal activities or situations due to concerns about your health

Experiencing intrusive thoughts about being seriously unwell or at risk of dying

Health anxiety can also create physical symptoms like headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea. For an individual anxious about their health and well-being, these symptoms can further feed into their worries.