This may be because it may make you think you have a condition that you do not have, or that your condition is worse than it actually is. Some people may worry that they did something to cause their condition. Others may feel afraid that their normal diet or activities will make their symptoms worse.

You can search on Google for medical information that doctors review. You can learn more about the following: Symptoms. Treatments.

“A good doctor will not rely on memory alone to diagnose and treat you, especially if your condition is rare or complicated. We use a variety of references, online and printed,” pediatric hematologist and oncologist Alex George added. “And sometimes a Google search is indeed a good way to quickly find a reference.”

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