When illness strikes, the internet is increasingly where people turn to discover what condition is causing their symptoms.
One in four Brits use the internet to self-diagnose their illnesses, a new survey has revealed.
But, the research goes further, revealing exactly which conditions are most prevalent in the internet histories of people in different parts of the country.
Essex is the chlamydia capital of the UK, diarrhoea is the biggest concern for patients in Shropshire, while the debilitating disease MS is top of Londoners health-related Google searches.
The most searched for health condition across the UK was back pain, with the highest number of searches for the complaint taking place in Liverpool.
Most searched for health conditions AND top location for searching the condition
1. Back pain - Liverpool
2. Diarrhoea - Shropshire
3. Depression - Liverpool
4. Rheumatism - Belfast
5. Multiple sclerosis - London
6. Meningitis - Surrey
7. Chlamydia - Essex
8. Ovulation - Essex
9. Lupus - Surrey
10. Diabetes - Hertfordshire
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic ... -wide.html
Not sure that ovulation counts as a health condition as such.... but makes for entertaining reading if you're fond of stereotypes.