Google Launches ‘Symptom Search’ in India

With Symptom Search, Google aims to help users navigate & explore health conditions related to various symptoms.

Google aims to help users navigate and explore health conditions related to various symptoms.

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Stomach pain? Is your first instinct to google your symptoms?

Here’s s some good news for you then!

On 27 February, Google India rolled out its feature called ‘Symptom Search’ that lets users find quality health information on their smartphones.

In collaboration with a team of doctors from a leading private hospital, the tech giant will add tailor-made information about commonly-searched symptoms in its Symptom Search.

When a user searches for symptoms like ‘cough and pain’, the app will show a list of related conditions like common cold, acute bronchitis, flu, pneumonia, chest infection etc.

For individual symptoms like ‘headache’, the app (currently available in English and Hindi) will show digital cards, providing users an overview description along with information on self-treatment options and what might warrant a doctor's visit.

The search results are intended for informational purposes only and users should always consult a doctor for medical advice and treatment.

Roughly one per cent of searches on the site are symptom-related.

(With inputs from IANS)