Symptom Searching

Are you one of those people who looks up symptoms online to try and diagnose your health problem? Some doctors worry about their patients partaking in this practice. Over 70% of young women search the web at the first symptom. However, as long as you’re not obsessing about it to the point of becoming a hypochondriac, it may be beneficial. If you have spent some time researching, you are more equipped to have a conversation with your doctor and to ask the questions you need answers to. You can actually help your doctor make a diagnosis if you are well-prepared. Make sure you look for your health information at a reliable site. Here are several sites that are good resources.
WebMD.com
mayoclinic.com
cdc.gov (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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