Also what about the copy and paste definitions and quotes? People have many times already asked their doctor and looked up information online already. They want to hear about personal experience. They want to feel a little less alone. Are the silly points that important to you?
2006-08-25 04:51:16 · 17 answers · asked by a_delphic_oracle 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I think saying "See a doctor" is fine, but only if it's accompanied by some advice or personal experience... or at least SOME kind of information besides that irritating "See a doctor!" UGH.
2006-08-25 16:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by erthe_mama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Silly points don't even deserve a moment for reading. The reason why you posted a question means that you desire to receive answers that are not just copy pasted somewhere, or those responses that bear substance based on personal experience.
The response "see your doctor" is actually a canned message if the person who responded failed to understand the gravity of the question, or its difficulty. Or they simply responded "see your doctor," just for the heck of it.
Second, when you already know the gravity of your problems, and most answerers responded with "see your doctor," perhaps majority of them really understand you and know where you are coming from.
Third, it is true that there are answers available online. But what it lacks is the detailed and vivid experience that comes it.
Some may even provide you with urls to websites that'll answer you, then again, you wouldn't wanna end up scanning your monitor for the longest time seeking for that specific answer that just didn't pop up on the site given to you.
What's important is, when you receive replies, or when you review answers, you can easily identify those that contain substance from those that are just plain "rubbish." It might take time though because for you to be able to determine the significance of replies is by reading through those responses.
Visually, longer responses tend to appear with substance, because it might already imply that the answerer had given it much time so that you will be provided partially with some kind of enlightenment that may help you.
As it is, whether the response is short or long, you should still read them, perhaps the best advise could be found in only two words or less. Sometimes, and because of experience, it gets to be rather long, but what the heck, at least there are people who shared the same experience with you. :)
2006-08-25 05:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mike_Cruiser 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think most of the time, yahoo users stumble along a health question and realise that its either something they haven't personally experienced and/or if it did happen to them they would see a doctor rather than ignoring it. Its just an easy and effective response - you can't deny its sound advice but yes it would be nice for people to draw on their own experiences so the asker can feel they are not alone.
As for the copier/pasters users - you will find Yahoo answers are littered with them, this is not just limited to health questions. I agree if you wanted to research it you could look online yourself but part of the reason you ask a question in Yahoo is because you either too lazy to research (there is a lot of that going on) or because you want opinions and reassurances from the public. The points system is too addictive which is why some questions get silly pointless answers when in reality it doesn't mean anything!
2006-08-25 05:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Keira 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I was kinda annoyed when I asked a health question about "2 large and 4 small nodules on my thyroid" and cancer and people responded with have you seen a doctor?
I was then thinking ... how would I know they were there if I hadn't seen a Dr., you can't feel the small ones and the big ones feel like a lump. You have to have an ultrsound to discover that they are nodules instead of cysts,etc. People don't THINK about their answers sometimes.
As for the cut and paste technique, there are still some sites out there with good info that aren't as obvious or easy to find by the casual user that either medical professionals or sick people know about and can reference.
2006-08-25 05:21:37 · answer #4 · answered by MommaKittyS 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Another person's experience with a problem, will help you not feel alone, as so many do. But personal experience is no substitute for seeing a doctor if you really need to.
I've seen some question in the cat & dog "Answers" that curl my hair, such as a kid who's animal is truly dying, that can't afford to go to a vet - when I say "See your vet [or Doctor] immediately!" it is the very best answer I can give you!
Yes. It's a "real answer".
2006-08-25 05:20:17 · answer #5 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a doctor. I often peruse this forum to keep abreast of what common health-related misconceptions are floating around out there. Even though I may know the textbook answer to someone's problem, even though I may have ample clinical experience to back up my recommendations, nothing...NOTHING...can replace talking to someone (a patient) in person, getting the WHOLE story (past medical history, etc.), and formulating an appropriate treatment. My answers here ALWAYS include "see your doctor". If what your doctor is doing doesn't work for you, tell him/her and/or go see someone else. Other perspectives are important. If one is merely looking for support from others who have walked a mile in their shoes...then one should say so in their question.
2006-08-25 09:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by sandyeggogrrrl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, the other day I answered a question about a 'red breast discharge'. I doubt if I could have provided the person any 'personal experience' mainly because I am a male. Also, no amount of personal experience would have helped her if it was breast cancer and the delay could even prove fatal.
Unfortunately, redundancy and monotony may sound silly but still remain the best tools especially when the stakes are enormous and the respondents' knowledge is at best, sketchy!
2006-08-25 04:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by Triple_Lutze 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do it because I don't want to take the responsibility of someone not seeing a doctor when they need to. I am in no way a medical person, and if I think something that happened to me or a friend applies, who knows, I could be wrong!
I hate the long cut and paste answers, they are a waste of time.
2006-08-25 04:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by marie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can be important because some cases need professional attention right away! But if you would like personal also then just add "I would like to also get some personal comments and advice." Quotes are nice because they could be a long awaited or helpful answer you never know! Then there are the links that you may have missed.
2006-08-25 04:55:35 · answer #9 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor is always good advice to someone asking about a medical problem. If the person asking the question has already seen a doctor and is looking for support then that's what they should ask for not something like it's oozing puss what should I do.
2006-08-25 05:05:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋