Nurses - Stop Diagnosing Yourself and Go to the Doctor

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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