[danieltillett]

The rule of thumb is if you have any condition that you have experienced multiple times without the need for medical help then you don’t need medical help.

I have an appendix that flares up every few years and I leave it alone. I have a pain threshold that I have set that if I exceed I will go to the hospital, but if it stays below this level then I just watch and wait. I have no desire to be cut open unless I need to be. So far this has worked out well :)

[lexicalscope]

As long as it isn't actually getting worse I would agree. If it gets worse, you should get help (in your case as well :P).