Care Seeking and Care Avoidant Type Care Seeking Type: As the name suggests, people with this type of IAD tend to seek medical care and attention frequently, wanting to search for a diagnosis and medical explanation for their symptoms. This type also has a financial impact in terms of medical bills, check-ups and other procedures that the patient may invest in. They may also experience anxiety related to health insurance and their financial ability to be able to constantly check and address any illnesses. The health risk with this is that the medical professionals may not take some legitimate medical concerns seriously after a point.

Care Avoidant Type: The person experiencing this type of IAD will be afraid to seek any medical attention regardless of symptoms, out of fear of the diagnosis that they may receive. While this may not have as many fiscal implications, it poses a different concern because the person still experiences anxiety and has no medical or professional intervention to invalidate or assuage their concerns. They may also have some legitimate symptoms or concerns that are not being addressed due to lack of medical care.