Ricky Gervais says he has extreme health fears –but chooses to never see a doctor
Ricky Gervais reveals he constantly googles health symptoms
- Ricky Gervais, 63, discussed his health anxieties on Jimmy Kimmel Live, joking about avoiding doctors and self-diagnosing via Google.
- Gervais admitted to experiencing more aches and pains as he gets older, comparing his morning walks to having "stiff pirate legs."
- He shared that he often consults his partner, Jane Fallon, about potential health issues and frequently resorts to Googling symptoms, which leads to anxiety about serious illnesses like cancer.
- Gervais recounted a story about cutting off a skin tag on his eyelid with nail scissors, prompting concern from Fallon about potential sepsis.
- Gervais humorously recalled a past doctor's visit where he was told his jeans were too tight, and the article notes that health anxiety is now a recognised condition that can be treated with therapy or medication.