Why is it that people ask tons of medical questions on here that could be easily answered by calling their doctors? It would take less time and one would receive a better answer. Experiences are one thing... but asking "what is it?" is something else.
2007-08-23 05:55:57 · 7 answers · asked by Mama 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
There are probably tons of reasons why people are motivated to remain anonynous, but I think fear is probably the biggest one. Doctor's are often a great source of anxiety for a lot of people. They are often (irrationally) perceived as the harbingers of suffering. Plus if something is potentially embarrasing, yet turns out to be nothing, you have saved yourself a lot of face by asking anonymously online rather than presenting yourself up for potential (yet unduly perceived) humility from a one-on-one, face-to-face with another human being. Of course if it is something serious then a doctor's visit would be essential, but again the fear of potential undue pain and suffering from tests and needles and doctor's bills is enough to make many people hesitate.
2007-08-23 06:15:09 · answer #1 · answered by kaliflowa@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-28 07:50:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well like myself, alot of people dont have doctors and cant afford them. So if they ask questions it's only because it's better to do a little trial and error than to be in debt for the rest of your life.
2007-08-23 06:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by kathy e 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
my Dr's are not mean and if i have a question to ask them I'll ask them,but if its a personal kind of question,I'll ask the head nurse and we're go in her office and talk about it then she'll explain to the Dr what it was and that i was embarrassing for me to ask,so then they would call in a prescription's to help me.i also go to this website on here also
www.webMD.com to find out more about my medicines i take.
hopes this helps you remember not ALL DRS ARE MEAN.!!!
2007-08-23 06:10:19 · answer #4 · answered by rebelady28379 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would think it is due to the cost, or embarrassment if it is a small town doctor.
This may also get a faster response, and second opinions.
2007-08-23 06:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by medicine_man_rn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
doctors are mean and they don't have time for patients plus it's less embarrassing to ask others;to avoid being called mama's spoiled kid
2007-08-23 06:02:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
good question
2007-08-23 06:35:47 · answer #7 · answered by mom of 3 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋