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Re:AI Tool Found My Autoimmune Disease After $100k and 30 Ho... by lazystar on Monday February 10, 2025 @11:31AM (#43002123)
> Which in a dark ironic manner is one way of keeping things equal, one won’t be taken seriously for 5 years, the other won’t ask for help for 5 years!

Doesn't this explain why doctors could take men complaints more "seriously"? If doctors are aware that men wait longer before asking for help, they'd know that there's a smaller window for a positive outcome in the event of a serious underlying medical condition.

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Re:AI Tool Found My Autoimmune Disease After $100k and 30 Ho... by nonchalantsui on Monday February 10, 2025 @12:06PM (#43002531)
It can play a huge role certainly. Waiting or attempting DIY solutions can often make symptoms worse, which can make diagnosing easier for the doctor, but comes with the tradeoff of potential earlier treatments.
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