When you have
the symptoms of some ailment or disease, it can be easy to jump to conclusions.
Especially with all of that medical knowledge you have swimming around your
head, suddenly you are going through every possible diagnosis to figure out
what is going on with you. The cycle of worry and diagnosis is not always
healthy.
Self-diagnosis
is not just a problem outside of the medical field. Many doctors, nurses, and
other practitioners fall victim to the self-diagnosis trap, too. Not only is
this dangerous, but it is also unreliable. A lot of doctors, psychiatrists, and
others have to ensure that they are seeing the right professionals when facing
medical conditions and complications.
You may work in
the medical field, but in the end, you are not a doctor. You never know what
you could be missing. Having another set of eyes to take a look at the problem
is usually helpful regardless of what is being done. It can be hard to accept
this, but it really what’s best for your physical and mental health.
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Think of
yourself as a patient in need of professional care. That is exactly what you
are. The symptoms you are having mean nothing to you since they are your symptoms. It is not easy to look at
yourself objectively. This is exactly why you should go to your doctor, if you
think it is something more serious than a cold or minor injury, or anything
else.
By seeing your
doctor with an open mind, you are avoiding a lot of potential pitfalls. Some of
these include denial, undermining your doctor's role, and missing an integral
part of what is going on with you. A doctor with a truly objective view will be
your best bet.
Just because you
are a medical professional does not mean that you have the ability to diagnose
and treat yourself. You could end up treating the wrong thing and cause more
problems as a result. The last thing you want to do is to make the situation
worse.
So put down the
medical books and get off google. Go to your doctor and see what is wrong with
you, instead of diagnosing yourself. Be aware of, and avoid the dangers
associated with self-diagnosis.
Even the
simplest headache can throw you into hypochondriac mode, but do not let it get
to you. It is likely nothing, though you should still have it checked out if it
is becoming worse or affecting work.
As someone with
extensive knowledge of the medical world, you are more knowledgeable than
people outside the medical industry. Avoiding self-diagnosis is potentially
more difficult with an educated health care professional.
You
probably know a lot of people that you can go to for advice, if you are hesitant
about taking to a doctor. Being a part
of the medical field, offers you this luxury. Be sensible about your own health
and get proper care when you need it most.
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