The Danger of Googling Your Health Symptoms

MAY 2, 20234 MIN
Dr. Ergo Speaks - Workplace Wellness with Ergonomics

The Danger of Googling Your Health Symptoms

MAY 2, 20234 MIN

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<p class="ql-align-justify">Google offers a wealth of information on various topics including health. Do you have the habit of searching symptoms on Google when you are unwell?</p><p class="ql-align-justify">If your answer was yes, then you should listen to the entire episode.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">In this episode of Dr.Ergo Speaks, Dr.Deepankar shares a case study of his patient where she relied on Google for her health symptoms and how that turned out to be disastrous for her.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Key Takeaways</p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It is essential to understand that you can use Google as a symptom checker but it cannot be a substitute of medical help</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Not all medical symptoms on Google are your symptoms</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Health practitioners should educate their patients and suggest a holistic approach with lifestyle changes</li><li class="ql-align-justify">You should stop googling your symptoms and directly seek medical advice if you aren’t feeling well</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Listen to the entire episode to know why googling your health symptoms can be dangerous.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>GET YOUR PERFECT ERGONOMIC CHAIR FROM <a href="https://bit.ly/Buy_Office_Chairs_Online_Dr-ERGO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAKEMYCHAIRS.COM</a> AT <a href="https://bit.ly/Buy_Office_Chairs_Online_Dr-ERGO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Buy_Office_Chairs_Online_Dr-ERGO</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with your host and workplace wellness expert Dr. Deepanka at:</p><p>Website<a href="https://www.drdeepankar.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.drdeepankar.com/</a></p><p>Linkedin -<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-deepankar-ergonomist-ab885b55/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-deepankar-ergonomist-ab885b55/</a></p><p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_drergo/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_drergo/?hl=en</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Get your Ergo Kit at <a href="https://kit.co/drergo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kit.co/drergo</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Get the book for millennials at workplace: <a href="https://amzn.to/3iJzD3O" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3iJzD3O</a></p>