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 Symptom Checkers Searching for causes of common symptoms online often leads to misdiagnosis and, in many instances, the worst-case scenario. Even so, several sites have sophisticated search engines that help consumers narrow their search and link their symptoms with a realistic cause. To check your symptoms, try these sites. AOL Symptom Checker
www.aolhealth.com/symptom-checker The content of this checker is provided by Harvard Medical School. Visitors begin by clicking on the type of patient and the body area with the symptom and a list of specific symptoms and questions. A probable cause is given, along with instructions on how to self-treat or when to call a doctor. Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com Click on “Symptoms” Locate a symptom by clicking on its first letter. Each symptom link provides a definition, a list of possible causes, and a chart noting when someone with the symptom should see a doctor. MedicineNet Symptoms & Signs
www.medicinenet.com Click on “Symptoms & Signs” Visitors can search for symptoms by first letter or by clicking on a male or female figure, then the area in question, followed by a specific symptom. Explanations of possible causes followed by information regarding possible treatments are provided. Symptom Checker
www.symptomchecker.about.com This user-friendly symptom checker directs visitors to click on a body part or area such as the head and neck, then whether the person with the symptom is a man, woman, or child, then on a specific symptom concerning that area. After answering several questions, likely causes are suggested, along with appropriate self-care steps and over-the-counter medications to try. Wrong Diagnosis
www.wrongdiagnosis.com Click on “symptoms” This site’s symptom center covers more than 10,000 diseases and 30,000 symptoms. After clicking on one that seems likely, visitors will find an introduction, causes, diagnosis, common misdiagnosis, and treatment guidelines. Checking your symptoms online can be a quick way to evaluate whether a symptom is nothing to be concerned about or something that requires immediate medical attention. When in doubt, call your doctor or health insurance helpline. © StayWell Custom Communications. Information is the opinion of the sourced authors and organizations. Personal decisions regarding health, diet, and exercise should be made only after consultation with the reader's own medical advisers. This material may not be reproduced for redistribution without written permission from StayWell Custom Communications.
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