online medical dictionaryDoes the online medical dictionary make the doctor’s job more difficult? I recently used a medical online dictionary to look up heavy and painful menstruation. What I read made me worry that I might have endometriosis or fibroids. I decided to get checked out by my doctor. It turns out that apart from being very slightly anemic, I am actually perfectly healthy. Sometimes heavy menstruation is nothing to be concerned about.
I am glad I went to see my doctor about the symptoms I was experiencing, because he put my mind at ease. However, it all made me wonder how many people use an online medical dictionary and worry that they might have certain medical conditions when there is really nothing wrong with them.
I think the online medical dictionary is a very useful tool since it can help educate people concerning medical issues. However, the online medical dictionary should never take the place of a medical professional. The only accurate way to determine if you have a problem is to make an appointment with your doctor and tell him or her about your concerns.