Doctor, Doctor...
By Dave Hall
For all you hypochondriacs out there, Dave Hall continues his regular look at a some of the more unusual medical conditions, as well as some you thought you knew all about.
This week: SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
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Condition – An interesting medical condition where people inside a building experience acute health and comfort problems that seem to be associated with the amount of time they spend there. Sounds like they’re allergic to work if you ask us!!
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Contagion – None.
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| Danger of death – Not fatal but, strangely, although there is no specific illness or cause identified, sufferers often have headaches, eye, nose or throat irritations; coughs; difficulty in concentrating and fatigue. Very occasionally, the patient has thrown themselves from the building for immediate relief. |  |
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Incurability? – Most patients gain immediate relief from the problem as soon as they leave the building (other than via the 10th storey).
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Likelihood of getting time off work – An illness where people get sick inside buildings? It’s laughable, but the perfect way of getting time off - “sorry, I can't come in to work because if I do, I’ll be ill”.
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| Brag-ability – Best keep it to yourself - you’ll probably be laughed at by your pals down at the bridge club if you claimed to have this condition. |
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Overall ridiculousness – A strange one, if you try and pull it off, be selective about what buildings you’re sick of – work – yes; local pub – no way. |
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More conditions to come soon:
Anthrax, 'Half-seeing' disorder and more.
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