You know like "Q"s about rashes, sharp pains in body regions that have gone on for days, shortness of breath...and there's psychotic "Q"s about emotional disstress, feelings of doom...I mean YIKES PEOPLE! Seek real help not Yahoo...am I being snobbish?
2006-06-07 01:33:52 · 21 answers · asked by Kezza T 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I definately agree with you, they should see their physician. But HOLD ON! before you start going against them, you also have to see the medical insurance is very high, and it is NOT going to STOP! it will geek on going higher. The reason I said this is almost HALF of all the people in America does NOT have Health Insurance. Right there, thats serious. Plus they have to pay certain amount just to get a visit to their clinic(If the have insurance) if they DON'T have insurance, they should go to webmd.com. That site is very good. But yes, i do agree with you on shortnessof breath. that is an exception as well as heart related symptoms. Getting some answers here helps them get some feed back on what are some possible causeof their pain. if it was VERY serious (physiologically) then they wouldn't be able to type their question in the first place, instead they would dial 911. But I applaud you for bringing this question(Yes, it is a serious question).
2006-06-07 01:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 1⤋
Some people on this site are quite knowledgeable about these issues that you are talking about. There are doctors and nurses that use this site and med students too. Also as for the Mental health section,there ar a lot of people on here that are very helpful in relating to the issues these people are dealing with. Some people will respond with answers they know nothing about,but some of the answers are very good. The better answerer's usually will recommend that the person does seek medical attention.
2006-06-07 01:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by zoya 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you aren't being snobbish because people should get a physicians opinion. Thing is, people may like yahoo better because not only more convenient but they are anonymous. Some things they may find embarrassing. I also believe it has to do with money because you have to pay to go to the doctor. Not to mention lazy.
I personally would go see an all natural doctor and not ask yahoo people. I would ask advise on things, not medical problems!
2006-06-07 01:37:04 · answer #3 · answered by jessigirl00781 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way, you're being snobbish, yes. If you think that none of us out here work in the various medical professions.
I, almost always, in my answers, will recommend that a person seek medical attention. Not every person does.
As to why they are asking on here....I think they are simply unsure whether or not, what they describe, warrants a visit to the emergency room or the doctor's office. They're simply looking for someone to tell them what they should do. Since so many of them will preface their question with "Do I need to see a doctor?".
2006-06-07 01:57:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am definitely concerned for those people. One day a lady said she was going into labor...WTF!? I don't know if she was joking or not, but for those people who aren't joking, they should seek professional help. I don't think you're being snobbish at all, I was having the same concerns. YA is no substitute for the advice of an educated, trained professional.
2006-06-07 01:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by AskMissJackson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe a little snobbish. Still, you gotta wonder why people who have internet access aren't smart enough to know that the opinions of strangers are useless -- or dangerous -- when what you need is real medical attention.
2006-06-07 01:37:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i wonder about some of the people that ask what seems to be questions about serious health issues here. it's one thing to seek advice or an opinion about such issues, but i wonder why they would seek a diagnosis, as well as treatment without having to see a doctor, if that's what they are doing by asking here.
2006-06-07 01:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet there is somebody who has asked "OH, my kid isn't breathing, what do I do?" I'm with you, and I try to tell everyone to seek qualified mental or physical professionals. It's not snobbish. You have a very practical opinion.
2006-06-07 01:37:10 · answer #8 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not being snobbish at all!
Just wonder how many posts are made as "hoaxes"?
You can sense that some are truly Legit...and, I will offer advice, if I can, in those circumstances.
2006-06-07 01:39:14 · answer #9 · answered by AlbertaGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I agree. It is amazing that people would put their health in the hands of complete strangers with no identifiable medical training. I suppose that they don't have health insurance or disposable income it, but still, it is frightening.
2006-06-07 01:40:10 · answer #10 · answered by Natasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋