Mental Health Conditions
Voyeurism
Moderate
ICD-10: F65 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: छिपकर देखने का विकार · தமிழ்: பார்வை விருப்ப சீர்கேடு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ವೀಕ್ಷಣಾ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · తెలుగు: చూసే రుగ్మత · বাংলা: উঁকিঝুঁকি ব্যাধি · मराठी: डोकावून पाहण्याचा विकार · ગુજરાતી: ડોકિયું કરવાની વિકૃતિ
About this condition
Voyeurism is a psychiatric condition where a person experiences recurrent intense sexual urges or behaviors involving observing unsuspecting people who are naked, undressing, or engaged in sexual activity. This causes significant distress or impairment in functioning and may have legal consequences. Professional psychiatric treatment including therapy and sometimes medication can help manage this condition.
Common symptoms
intrusive thoughts
compulsive behaviors
anxiety
guilt
relationship problems
distress
When to see a doctor: seek psychiatric consultation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | छिपकर देखने का विकार · वॉयरिज़्म · यौन विकार · यौन व्यवहार समस्या |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பார்வை விருப்ப சீர்கேடு · ஒளிந்து பார்த்தல் கோளாறு · பாலியல் கோளாறு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ವೀಕ್ಷಣಾ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ಲೈಂಗಿಕ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ವಾಯರಿಸಮ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చూసే రుగ్మత · లైంగిక రుగ్మత · వాయరిజం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | উঁকিঝুঁকি ব্যাধি · যৌন ব্যাধি · ভয়ারিজম |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डोकावून पाहण्याचा विकार · लैंगिक विकार · व्हॉयरिझम |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ડોકિયું કરવાની વિકૃતિ · જાતીય વિકૃતિ · વોયરિઝમ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Voyeurism?
intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, anxiety, guilt, relationship problems, distress.
When should I see a doctor?
seek psychiatric consultation
Is Voyeurism common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Voyeurism?
Severity is classified as Moderate. seek psychiatric consultation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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