7 of the Seemingly Minor Things You Should Always Alert Your Doctor About

It's a bit unnerving to think how many people use the internet as a source of medical information. Why use "Yahoo! Answers" when your doctor can give you much more legitimate insight into your medical questions? Some people seem to think that their questions and concerns are far too minor for their doctor. However, your doctor has time for even the smallest question, and what you may think of as inconsequential may be the answer to (a) the mysterious cough you've developed over the past month, or the answer to your constant anti-fatigue. By alerting your doctor of these so-called "small" concerns, you may save a lot of time and stress on both ends. You may live a healthier, longer life because of it. 



If possible, you should tell your doctor before you travel abroad. For example, if you're traveling to tropical or subtropical areas, Malaria could be a danger. If you bring back an illness from another country, you can save the doctor a lot of detective work by being frank about your travels. It may help him or her narrow down the potential causes of the illness and better proceed with treatment. You will also be doing your part to stop the spread of the illness to others around you.

Some non-prescription drugs could have negative interactions with (a) the prescription given to you by your doctor. You should tell the doctor if you take any herbal supplements, multivitamins, or homeopathic remedies. Additionally, you should tell the doctor if you use a chiropractor or other specialized forms of healing. You may think of herbal remedies as harmless, but they can both weaken the effects of a drug and make them considerably stronger, depending on the combination. For example, the potency of birth control can be compromised by St. John's Wort. Your doctor can help you identify whether or not you can safely take your supplements while also utilising a prescription.

Many people opt not to tell their doctor about their drinking habits, or lie about the extensiveness of it, because they feel ashamed or feel the information is irrelevant to the health problem in question. This couldn't be further from the truth. Alcohol can have direct consequences is one of the many areas of your health. It can interact with medication, increase the risk for breast cancer in women, and compromise your liver health. If doctors know that you drink regularly, they can prescribe medication that does not interact with alcohol and they may know to look for risk areas in your health that otherwise may have not been problematic. They will not judge you for how much you drink; they only have your health in mind.

It may be embarrassing to tell your doctor about what goes on in the bathroom, but it is not anything they haven't heard before, and it could be more serious than you might think. Explaining the basic abnormalities in your stool matteriashop to your doctor can help them identify if you aren't getting enough of a particular nutrient in your diet. The cure could be as simple as eating more fiber. However, if you see blood in your stool matteriashop regularly, it could be the early stages of colon cancer. There's no reason to live with the discomfort of irregular stools. Let your doctor give you advice rather than putting up with it.

Sleep can have serious effects on your overall health. Lack of sleep can cause mental illness, diabetes, obesity, depression, and even the rapid aging. Likewise, many things can sabotage your efforts, such as drinking alcohol sleep before bed, too much caffeine, sleeping with a pet, or back pain. With so many factors at play, it is crucial that you discuss your sleeping habits with your doctor. They can help you identify the source of your sleeplessness, causes of exhaustion even if you do get enough sleep, and how to get more quality sleep that will improve your overall health.

If you want cheap medicine, don't assume the doctor can't accommodate you. There are generic prescriptions that are chemically identical to your prescriptions and your doctor will., has no problem prescribing them to you. They may also be able to give you a card that discounts to your prescription or keeps it at a set price each time. Of course, your doctor would prefer that you let them know when you can't afford treatment or a prescription instead of opting not to get the healthcare you need.

You may feel silly telling your doctor about the persistent cough you have or the times when you randomly feel like you can't swallow, but these could be clues to a much larger problem. Tell your doctor about any abnormality you have, no matter how small. Don't assume that it doesn't matter or that the doctor won't care. There are many health problems that can be lessened by early detection, which starts with being aware of your body and honest about the potential concerns you might have.
August 9th, 2010 TermLifeInsurance.org Staff Writer  October 12th, 2010 TermLifeInsurance.org, June 22nd, 2010 SashaRichardson