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Not Feeling Well? Address It. It only Gets More Costly

September 24, 2015 by Dolores

IMG_6612-619If you are not feeling well it is important to get the appropriate care. But how do you know what kind of care you need?

That is a very good question.

When you are sick, it can seriously interfere with your life. You might have to miss work or school or social events. Of course, it can also make it very difficult to pay attention to your family and friends.

But the most important thing to consider when you are not feeling well is how severe your symptoms may be. This is actually a question that your doctor will ask you when you go to see them anyway!

So, the first thing you want to do is assess the severity of your symptoms. Are you experiencing pain or discomfort? This is the difference between a broken bone and indigestion. The former is painful and the latter is uncomfortable. Of course, if your indigestion is ALSO painful, then you can tell your doctor that the symptoms are pretty severe. You will also need to determine how much pain or discomfort you are feeling. Is the pain dull or sharp? Is it shooting or throbbing? Etc.

Once you determine the severity of your symptoms you need to determine the most appropriate course of action. If the pain is not very strong, for example, over the counter analgesics or acute care medicines might be fine. You can always visit the doctor if these medications don’t work.

After you see your doctor, though, you can discuss which preventative measures you can take to avoid certain conditions. If you have heartburn, for example, changing your diet or drinking more water could be enough to prevent the symptoms from occurring. If you experience headaches, dehydration might also be an issue, as well as diet or even simply too much stress.

Filed Under: Being Proactive, Blog

Prepare Questions to Ask Your Doctor

September 4, 2015 by Dolores Fazzino

question-mark-in-maze-300Are you comfortable visiting your doctor?

A visit to the doctor should not be a daunting task but for some people it is not easy; and sometimes, the health concerns you need to discuss may not be easy. But if you are proactive and plan your visit effectively you should find that the experience is much easier.

For example, one reason some people are uncomfortable seeing their doctor simply lies in a lack of knowledge or understanding. And while it is our first instinct as young children learning about the world to ask questions, we seem to forget that this is the best way to get more comfortable dealing with experts too.

Pre-Visit Brainstorming

Before you visit your doctor, make a list of questions that you want to ask. Of course, these should be about your health concern but you could also ask questions about the hospital and even about your doctor. Learning more about your condition will help you to feel better about the course of treatment while learning more about your doctor and the facility will help you to feel better about trusting them with your health.

But making a list of questions also takes the pressure off of you to remember everything when you actually do visit your doctor.

Review Your List

As smart as it is to make a list of questions, it is also important to review your list to make sure that a) you have asked all of the question you seek answers for but also b) that you have phrased them in a way that is easy for the doctor to understand. This makes it easier for them to give you the precise information you need to get peace of mind.

Be Actively Aware of New Ones that Come Up

Another benefit to writing down the questions you have is that it frees you up to be more aware of new ideas or concerns you might encounter before your visit. And, again, by reviewing your list it also helps you to think of follow up questions that might also be necessary.

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