Juan has consistently experienced tightness in his chest and aches throughout his body for the last few years. Although medical tests have come back negative, he is chronically worried that these are symptoms of a serious illness. Juan most likely can be diagnosed as having which of the following according to the DSM-5?
A) hyperactive disorder
B) hypochondriasis
C) illness anxiety disorder (IAD)
D) conversion disorder

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Juan's persistent concerns about his physical health despite negative medical tests suggest a diagnosis of illness anxiety disorder (IAD), which focuses on excessive preoccupation and anxiety about having or acquiring a serious illness. Hypochondriasis was removed as a diagnosis in the DSM-5 and replaced with IAD. Hyperactive disorder and conversion disorder are not appropriate diagnoses for Juan's symptoms.

Juan Has Consistently Experienced Tightness in His Chest and Aches