Tag Archives: WebMD

Online Symptom Checkers

Not sure if your current health issue is worth a trip to the doctor? An online symptom checker can help you decide. My favorite online symptom checker is at www.WebMD.com — I tend to go there first with most of my health questions. However, lots of sites have similar programs that can help you decide whether or not you need a doctor. I was browsing through the one on MSN.com just the other day. Why use an online symptom checker? There are some times when you know you have a medical emergency on your hands — severe bleeding, broken bones, … Continue reading →

Healthy Website: WebMD

Bookmark this website: WebMD. It is one of the first places I go if I have some mysterious new symptoms and I’m not sure what they mean. When I started having wrist pain, I went and looked at the symptoms for carpal tunnel syndrome. My favorite part of the site is the Symptom Checker. You start by picking the part of your body that is causing problems. WebMD will then give you a list of possible issues. Once you pick the issue you think is what’s bothering you, you will be given a list of questions. Click yes on whatever … Continue reading →