Christine Webb, Your Health and Fitness
Because of the Internet, you can all have the latest health information right at our fingertips.
You can get basic information that can be useful, but you may also come to a conclusion that may be wrong -- and that is prompting many people to become "cyberchondriacs" -- people obsessed with going online to find the latest health information --thinking they may be sick.
So what can you do?
Remember: When researching a condition online, you are getting just basic information.
Experts suggest that you have a specific question in mind, and give yourself a time limit. If you start feeling afraid or confused, make yourself stop.
You may be a cyberchondriac if you feel worse after Web surfing instead of better.
Remember to use the Internet to make you feel empowered, and hopefully it helps to spark a discussion with your doctor about the best treatment options for you.
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