Medical
problems come in all shapes and sizes. Some are easy to recognize, simple or
harmless, whereas others may not be so obvious, are complex, or even dangerous.
Telling the difference between them can be quite tricky, and making a formal
medical diagnosis is best left to the professionals.
Whenever
you develop a health problem, you automatically make a diagnosis yourself –
whether you know it or not. If you develop a headache, for example, you may
decide to ignore it for a few days and see what happens, or take some simple
painkillers to relieve your symptoms. But what if the headache gets worse, or
if it’s very severe? When – and how – can you tell whether you should seek
medical advice? This section aims to help you make these types of decisions by
thinking like a medic – so that you can approach a variety of common or
potentially serious problems appropriately.
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