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self-treatment

British  

noun

  1. the act or an instance of applying (medical) treatment to oneself

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“If you’re concerned that you have an infection, go see the doctor before any self-treatment, whether it’s using a deodorant or taking over-the-counter meds,” Lincoln says.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2022

Ziltener agrees that more proof of deliberate self-treatment is required, but she says that the new findings are an intriguing step.

From Scientific American • May 19, 2022

In 19 instances they watched a chimp performing what looked like self-treatment of the wound using an insect as a salve.

From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2022

According to the agency, RM has exhibited no particular symptoms while Jin is showing mild symptoms including light fever and is undergoing self-treatment at home.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2021

The patent-medicine branch of the Lobby had even brought out something called Nograine to use for self-treatment.

From Badge of Infamy by Del Rey, Lester