Why don't people go to Doctors to get medical advice instead of Yahoo!?
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Seriously though its the DOCTORS asking the questions. Havent you been to a doctor where s/he asks alot of questions types on his computer, leaves the room for a minute then comes back and says "now where were we?" looks back at their computer and goes "oh yes i see" and then gives you the answer to all your problems.
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*laugh* Because some of us like exposing our problems to the world? Personally, I hate doctors and in the time zone here, I'd be lucky to get anyone on the phone, so I ask here for immediate advice. If the resounding answer is "go to the doctor", then I will go in the morning. But sometimes (and especially for pregnancy questions), the answer isn't that simple and people are looking for answers and other questions to ask. At the very least, there is a support system here that isn't at the doctor's.\n\n~~Naomi
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Some people really dont have much idea!  There are people here with knowledge and I have seen a couple of "doctors" (if they really are is questionable! lol).  I know a fair bit from many years of nursing and will often give an opinion and tell the person to get medical advice.  As do many others! \nI agree that many of the people need to get off their PCs and visit the doctor!!!
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Does ANYONE REALLY want to go to a DOCTOR that gets their medical training at YAHOO ANSWERS???
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Only so far as your common sense can lead you.  It's a good place to do preliminary research, to give you ideas and inspiration for a more in-depth search, but there's a lot of hooey out there, too.  If you're doing research, try to stick to reputable sources -- most encyclopedias these days have online versions that you can access for a fee, and there are many large medical databases where you can research health issues.  If the people who created a web page you're thinking of using as a reference don't list their credentials in some way, and don't list their own references for what they've written, then the information is second-hand at best, and mere opinion, supposition or outright lies at worst.  When they do list their references, copy it down, then go find the physical book they're talking about and make sure the information they're quoting is actually in there.  Locate bona fide experts in the field to answer your questions as well, and compare it with what you've found in your own research.  Only then can you be certain that you've got the best legitimate information on your topic.
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I would say generally no. I spend my downtime answering medical questions BECAUSE there are alot of charlatans, nutjobs and others who know nothing about medicine, but still want to offer their opinion. Most often this isn't very dangerous, but there is the odd occasion when someone with a potentially serious problem is in need of immediate and accurate information. I usually tell people to go SEE a physician and get examined.
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I have no idea, but it might be a better idea to ask a doctor instead of a bunch of random people online.
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As far as in a chat room I don't know of any offhand.  Seems like the most active site to ask medical type questions with professionals who are online is www.justanswer.com  There you can post a message and someone answers you immediately or you can have a one on one chat in a chat room type setting.  I don't know of any free sites like this though.
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I would be asking a doctor, not everyone on here!!!!
840323
Instead of typing all this crap, go see a people doctor
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Talk to your doctor and you know Yahoo does have a Health and search engine sites.
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i think most of them are just afraid to find out what disease they really have. \nmaybe  others just don't have the time to see their doctors. \nbut for the unfortunate ones, they don't have the resources/money to pay for their medical needs
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DO WHAT YOUR DOCTOR SAYS AND DONT ASK ON HERE AS THE PPL HERE AREN'T QUALIFIED TO GIVE YOU AN ANSWER.
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Doctors are typically not the best when it comes to communicating, remember they are scienctist....I know this because I work with them everyday and they are very stressed out half the time which comes across as arrogant to a lot of people.  It is tough finding a doctor these days and a good one...you almost have to treat it like a marriage.  A great book that I recommend to all my patients is the book "Healthcare for Less" by Michelle Katz.  I heard her on "Oprah and Friends" a few days ago and her advice was fantistic about saving money in healthcare.  I bought her book and there is a section on how to choose the right doctor for you...the websites she lists are fantastic and her advice is great!  You will find it VERY helpful, I know I did....I hope this helps....oh, she has a website...www.healthcareforless.us.  Click on "buy a book."  That will take you directly to the amazon page with the reviews.  I bought my copy at Barnes and NOble for a few dollars more ($15).
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It means you have to go to a doctor and not the internet to get your answer!!!
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If you are concerned you should ask your doctor or a health professional, not yahoo answers...
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Why ask on the blog net. Get to a doctor , fool!