17 Funny Dr Google Memes About Searching Google For Symptoms

As a medical professional, sometimes you have to just put your face in your palm and sigh when you realize that most people these days will search the web before consulting with their doctor when they have a health issue.

Here are some shareable memes that we think you can certainly relate to:

1. Yyyyeahh, pick up the phone and call already, mmmkay?

How many times did you have to tell a patient to just put down the phone, then pick it back up, and then call a doctor?

2. I know I shouldn't, but....

Let's be honest, Google is pretty sexy. You must have fantasized about getting all the answers to your mysterious health questions there!

3. One does not simply...

Then there are the folks that insist that they get a second opinion, which would be fine if it was from an actual doctor.

4. But this website has "MD" in the title!

Not to knock the WebMDs of the world....at least they usually tell people to consult their doctor anyway.

5. But, look again, it says "MD" right there

Not to knock the WebMDs of the world....at least they usually tell people to consult their doctor anyway.

6. It can't be that bad, can it?

On the web, people see what they want to see. See tip #2 here: Don't trust that anything you read applies to you.

7. Now You're talking!

Nothing like a good home remedy to exacerbate an underlying condition...

8. Maybe you should have that drink...

If going onto the internet to self-diagnose doesn't make things worse, perhaps the stress will.

9. It's not looking good, buddy

Things can really go south when you Google your problems.

10. Your parents agree.

Here's what happens when you have consensus, and then you ignore it anyway!

11. Keep calm, and....start to panic.

Have we told you it's definitely a bad idea to self diagnose?

12. Maybe it's cancer? Yep. I knew it.

It's always cancer, isn't it?

13. That's it. There's no way it's not cancer now.

The longer you read about your problems on the internet, the more likely the chance you are 100% convinced of your fate.

14. Stop it. Just stop.

Now this is just getting ridiculous.

15. Is the internet evil?

Seriously, maybe we should all rethink this internet thing!

16. Nah, it's all good. Bring me my laptop.

You knew this was going to happen.

17. Let's see what this website says...

The cycle continues....