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Going to Doctors with Virus

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Aquarius1234 · 11/01/2026 10:30

Why do some people rush to ring the GPs as soon as they feel like rubbish?
Ive been unwell for a week and Im guessing its the dodgy virus thats going round!
I very much doubt a GP would see me in person anyway.

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BookArt55 · 11/01/2026 10:37

On the whole i agree with you. But I think your post hit me hard as a colleague this week asked me the same thing. They don't know my medical history, they were wondering why i am 'overreacting' about myself and my kids. I look fit, healthy, in my 30s. However I take medication that reduces my immune system so have to keep a very close eye on things when I become ill because it can turn quite quickly. My kids both have health issues which result in a cold turning into something where they can end up off school for weeks or in hospital. Again, they look fit and healthy.

But yes, on the whole, most people can manage it at home on their own. We are now the 'quick fix' society so think a GP can resolve it... when they can't. Time, rest and self care is needed, nothing more.