Not a Good Idea to Seek Cures for Diseases Online

It is not a good idea to resort to the Internet for diagnosis and treatment of diseases , even though we may find all the information we want on this medium.

It is not a good idea to resort to the Internet for diagnosis and treatment of diseases , even though we may find all the information we want on this medium,says a new UK survey.

One in five said they had worried themselves into believing they were in the early stages of a heart attack after Googling their symptoms.

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Other incorrect results include mistaking a stomach upset for food poisoning and thinking lower backache was kidney disease. One-third of those with headaches believed they had a migraine, while 28 per cent of people with abdominal pain mistakenly self-diagnosed appendicitis.

"Forty six per cent of people are worried about getting a terminal illness, and many are convincing themselves that everyday symptoms are indicative of serious ill health. While the Internet can be a great information resource, it is always best to see a doctor when ill," The Scotsman quoted Tina Clare of Engage Mutual Assurance, which carried out the study, as saying.

"Not only can a medical professional put your mind at rest, they can also check out all the symptoms and tell you what the matter really is," she added.

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Sixteen per cent of migraine sufferers have convinced themselves they had a brain tumour and 15 per cent of those who felt short of breath concluded they had lung disease.

"Take action to stay as healthy as you can with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. And bear in mind that research on the Internet is not a substitute for consulting a health professional," Clare added.

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