We all have our aches and pains or get sick now and then. When are these symptoms serious and when should we just ignore them?
I suppose the first option to answering the question above would be to ask your personal physician. However, doctors don’t always have the time to answer every question from every patient in their practices.
What’s another option? One very good site that you could check is WebMD (www.webmd.com). The site is chock full of medical and health-related knowledge. You can visit the “Symptom Checker” to see what might be ailing you. You can also get information about many health conditions and how they are treated. As well, you can get information about diet, exercise, etc. so that you keep yourself healthy.
One word of advice or warning: Use the site as it is intended – I.e. as a place where you can get information and act upon it. Don’t use it as a place to attach the name of a medical condition to every ache you experience. With information from WebMD, you can live a healthier life. If you need to talk to your doctor, you will also have some knowledge on your side.
