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Using health information on this site

Education and individual care

An article can explain a diagnosis or a therapy, but a clinician needs information about your history, current symptoms, health, safety and circumstances to advise you. Similar experiences can have different causes. Do not use a description or checklist here as a diagnosis.

Treatment and medication decisions

Discuss starting, changing or stopping treatment with the appropriate qualified professional. Tell clinicians about medication, supplements and substances so they can assess interactions and risks. A provider’s public description does not confirm that it can meet your individual needs.

Sources and uncertainty

Clinical sources, support organizations and provider websites serve different purposes. The editorial standards explain those distinctions. No named medical review is claimed for this edition, and an editorial source-check date is not an individual clinical endorsement.

Urgent needs

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Urgent help information provides starting points. Do not wait for a response to an editorial correction report.