Advice: Doctor’s Visit or Self-Soothe
Wednesday, 18 May 2011 | by Pat's Picks
Hypochondriacs will be grateful for a very helpful article in today’s Florida Times-Union. The paper posed ten scenarios to local doctors to find out when you should self-soothe and when you should reach out for medical attention. From strange-looking freckles to a child’s fever, there’s some useful advice for everyone.
Below is a sample of some of the question scenarios. Click through above to see the expert responses.
You’ve been squinting a little more these days, especially when reading the fine print. Of course, you’re a year older, but your vision has become hazy and blurry.
Your son, who is 3, has had a low-grade fever off and on for several days. He’s prone to ear infections and has taken a lot of antiobiotics. But this time, the fever won’t go away. He’s fussy, lethargic and has no appetite.
You were stung by a bee last week while gardening. Three days later, you’ve been experiencing shortness of breath, low blood pressure and seem a little disoriented. A friend said you may be allergic to bee stings.
It seems like you have to go to the bathroom a lot, and you’re always thirsty. But when you go, very little comes out.
