Let’s be honest, we’ve all done it. You feel a strange ache in your side, and before you know it, you’re on Google, spiraling through a maze of search results that suggest everything from indigestion to a rare tropical disease. Sound familiar?

While it’s great to be curious about your health, turning to Google for a diagnosis can be risky. For one, online searches don’t know you. They don’t account for your medical history, your unique symptoms, or context. A simple headache might be dehydration, stress, or even bad lighting but Dr. Internet might tell you it’s a brain tumour. That’s not just scary; it’s misleading.

Another downside? It causes unnecessary anxiety. This is what health professionals call “cyberchondria”—feeling more worried the more you search. Before you know it, you’ve convinced yourself something’s seriously wrong, even when it’s not.

Even worse, self-diagnosing can lead to self-medicating, delaying real care, or ignoring symptoms that genuinely need professional attention.

That’s where we come in. At HealthConnect247, we believe in real care. Our licensed doctors are available 24/7 to talk through your concerns, assess your symptoms properly, and offer guidance that’s tailored to you, not just a general article online.

So the next time you’re tempted to type “sharp pain in chest” into your search bar, pause. Instead, pick up your phone and talk to a trusted medical professional. Your peace of mind and your health deserve better than guesswork.

Talk to a Doctor today for as low as N1,000 a month with Healthconnect247