How does FOFO lead to late medical diagnoses?

Have you ever felt anxious about going to see the doctor? Maybe the thought of a needle or having a tooth pulled makes you tense. Well that's pretty common but for some people, the fear of medical appointments goes much deeper and it can lead to what's become known as FOFO. The colloquial abbreviation stands for a Fear Of Finding Out, and it’s usually used in relation to a person's fear of discovering they have a health problem. For some, that fear is so strong that they put off appointments or avoid screenings altogether, worried that the doctor might find something serious. Why would someone feel that way? Can FOFO affect anyone? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What should I do with expired medicines? What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam? Why is physical contact important for our health? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices