How To Avoid Self-Diagnosis
In an ideal world, if you notice something wrong with your body, you could immediately get a medical appointment — and answers — with no fear about the unknown. Strange or unexpected symptoms always carry a level of worry, though, and doctors are often booked months out. So where do we often turn while waiting […]
Do You Have a Case of Cyberchondria?
In the old days, if you had a symptom that didn’t go away, you’d call your doctor. Today, many people are likely to consult “Dr. Google” to self-diagnose instead. And when this behavior is taken to extremes, it’s sometimes called cyberchondria. Encountering conflicting health information online can be anxiety-provoking, says psychiatrist Jonathan S. Adelstein, MD, […]