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25 Medical Facts That Need To Be Common Knowledge

16.

Boys, if you notice some irregularity/growth in your balls PLEASE get it checked early. If you ball is the size of a grapefruit, ignoring it will not make it go away, it will just increase the risk of worse news than that you were fearing.

17.

If you suspect a heart attack take an aspirin or two. Not ibuprofen, not paracetamol, not some other dumbass analgesic/painkiller, an actual aspirin. Also get yourself to a hospital (duh). But that aspirin might save your life.

18.

The majority of headaches are caused by either a lack of sleep or a lack of water. Consider these two factors before making a needless appointment.

19.

You should not stop an antibiotic treatment because you feel better already.

20.

Emergency means potential loss of life, limb, or eyesight. It does NOT mean inconvenience, irritation, or chronic condition. Your sore throat evaluation in the ED is gonna cost you $1000; go to an urgent care.

Written by Alex Cogen

Alex is a New Yorker currently living in Austin. She loves cats, grass, and latex but unfortunately is allergic to all 3. She makes mom and dad jokes more than she cares to admit (jk she'll admit it loud and proud). She isn't as funny as she thinks she is. She is the founder of thelazygurl.com.