why do people come on yahoo answers to ask important medical questions?
444861
Sometimes people are embarassed. Also, in the united states they don't have free healthcare like a civilized country. So people are forced to ask Dr.Joe Blow why they have red dots growing on their genitals. \n\nPersonally, I'd get that checked. No matter what the cost.
305761
Because a lot of people can related to those questions. Some of us may have been through it before while others or just experiencing it. So we can try to give them some closures to why those situations occur OK. Then that's more interesting because they are asking for heeeelp, and we give our advice, which is great. It shows your integrity and if you are yet to be wise yourself, also those questions aren't as bored as all the other questions some people be asking!!
326190
I was thinking the same thing. Probably because they think it is funny, or want to see if there are people out there who take their sick stuff seriously. \nI believe most of those questions are in violition with the guidelines. A solution might be to report a question like that and if Yahoo feels the question is indeed violating their guidelines, the question will be removed. If pple do continue to ask those kind of questions, their id can be removed too by yahoo.\nTiff
1061891
Some people ask questions to try to prove they can set a question that people will find difficult to answer.\nSome people ask questions that they think they know the answer to anyway, to try to convince other people to think their way.\nIt seems a waste of time and points to me, either way.
54844
Some people answer for 2 points, some just to slurr and put down on the asker. I personally do it because most of the time I think it's a child not knowing how to look up the answer or is home alone sick and bored just wanting to have a conversation. So I sucker myself into doing it..lol.
467680
I blame boredom. I think sometimes people just post questions on here to see if people will answer them - its a form of entertainment I guess. Whats equally annoying are the stupid responses people leave to questions! Like when people say "I don't know" or "I'm not sure" or "that's a tough one" I mean, if you can't be bothered to answer a question properly why the hell are you on Yahoo answers!
540062
hasnt happened to me yet; people who ask questions want to hear things that they agree with, and if they dont \nAH! its the end of the world. \nbut its okay, im sure that you give fine answers, people are just wierd like that.
897469
Why didn't you ask your doctor about this--that is what he/she is there for?  (Sorry to answer your question with one, but come on).
617485
There are, of course, many humourous and also silly questions. But the interesting part of "Answers" is to ask something you really want to know, be it a clear answer or just opinions, and thus get inputs which are interesting or of help to you.\n\nTalking about my experience, I have asked several questions about something I wanted to know precisely, and got  the right answer, which was really helpful and I appreciated.\n\nAs far as the answer one gives to other's questions is concerned, for me its the same procedure. To me it makes no sense at all to want to impose one's opinion to others. For such purpose you would need a chat procedure having a dialogue, and not just your answer to the question.
833044
You've been sick for the past two weeks, that's okay. You've been living under a rock for all your life, that's not okay. The Internet can bring you any information in seconds, why do you ask us to look for information for you?
213312
Most of us in the medical profession give an answer based on knowledge and/or experience....and we always make a point of saying....talk to your physician or get to the ER pronto.  The question about the BP of 200/100 bothered me also...Using "herbs" was not a good answer either (it wasn't chosen)....that BP needed quick intervention...\n\nI think the questions are sincere...at least most of them.  I also know answers can be found in a search engine.  I think some people ask questions on this type forum to get their answers in layman's term, not medical mumbo jumbo.  I also think many are afraid to ask questions of those who care for them and/or their loved ones.  Lets face it, some doctors do not visit a patient long enough to allow pts time to ask questions...and if the questions are asked, they (the doctors and other medical personel) throw out terms the average person never heard of.....\n\nI think there is a need for this type forum....I also think the persons asking questions should do more research via their physician and on the internet.  The answers here should not be a quick fix, nor should the askers limit their knowledge to what they read in these answers.\n  \nPersonally I have learned a lot about different areas of medicine because of some answers. I've gone into specific areas I found in search engines...because I knew what to look for from the info given.  Sometimes the info is a link...sometimes it is a term used....it differs, but the door IS open to do the research.\n\nI would suggest that every person asking a question get better use from the answers by doing more research if there is time...or get to your physician or ER if the problem needs immediate intervention....Got chest pain?  Don't stop here...bypass Yahoo and get to the ER!!  DAH!
515007
thank you!  my thoughts exactly.  i think yahoo answers is becoming full of immature brats who like to post questions for their shock value or to ask dumb questions about sex (ie "if i swallow will it make me pregnant?") that they are too chicken sh*t to ask their parents.
363130
Probably because there are some ignorant people out there.  There are some people who genuinely come to "Y Answers", looking for serious answers.  While others view it as an opportunity to ask irrelevant or sometimes disgusting questions.  Therefore, when you have a good number of people being silly and derogatory in their questions, you'll get silly and derogatory responses, and at times those people will spill over onto questions that are quite sincere.  I'm not trying to excuse anyone's behavior. I'm just thinking maybe that's the reason why so many people act so immature on here.  I must admit, though, that it doesn't bother me as much anymore because there are 10 responsible, fun and respectful people for every one of those ignorant ones.
487538
I'm not sure. Maybe they want to make their answer more personal like they are really talking to the person whose question they're answering or maybe they are so used to talking to people like that in real life that it's just a habit.
256608
how come you ask same question two times.. you must see a second doctor opinion and your health is important should not be part of games at yahoo. any health problem must ask practicing trusted doctors only.
162450
Sometimes it is because they really want to know how others can respond to it.  A lot of questions are loaded, but that is because sometimes people have so much that they think on a subject, and that is reflected in their question.  \n\nSometimes someone does it to try to prove a point.  Sometimes it is a rhetorical question meant to bring up a point of weakness in a faith.\n\nThe answerers can shed light on the topic however to all who would read the question.  Perhaps the one asking will not listen to an objective answer, but other readers might.\n\nI think that most questions asked in this forum are sincere, and people are really seeking answers, or seeking to know how other people may answer the same question.
1121201
An excellent point! I am a psychologist and I am bit alarmed at some of the answers given to quite technical, medical questions. While a small % of the questions I have seen are obviously from 'cranks' most of them seem genuine and the people concerned are obviously anxious about their condition.\n\nI agree with your point, re drugs, and people who are not medically trained should NOT be giving advice on drugs at all - even if they have just read up on then in Wikipedia (not always a reliable source!!!!).\n\nI think this type is site is fun - but this medical section is becoming a genuine concern for me.