Step away from the keyboard.
How many times have you been sick and decided to Google your symptoms online? After all, nobody actually really enjoys going to a doctor.
"Cyberchondria" is becoming a growing problem as bored patients take a break from blowing their noses to find out what Dr. Google has to say.
Sure, it’s cheaper than going to the doctor but it’s not what you’d call an exact science. Or an science, for that matter. You might possibly find out what’s wrong with you but there’s more chance of the internet telling you that you’ve a rare and incurable disease.
Many Insurance and other health service have removed the need to turn to Google by offer real live Physician to talk to about any medical issue.
Advise for the day: Don't scare yourself silly with a self diagnosis.
Nana
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