Using the internet wisely

Posted by Naveen Manchal on Thu, Jul 14, 2011  
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The internet is a huge source of medical information for both doctors and patients. When people without a medical background access information on health related issues, they need to be cautious as not all problems may be applicable to them.

 

For example, when you search the causes for headache, you may find many including brain tumors and stroke. You may actually be having just tension headache due to stress. It does not mean that everyone who has a headache needs to be worried about  tumors!

 

Though it is good to be informed via the internet , an expert medical opinion should always be sought  as unnecessary anxiety  never helps the patient.   

 

One another reason that this is important is that faith in your treating doctor can work wonders for you!

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