I’m sure stress is the culprit…
We all know stress can take quite a toll on our health and cause a wide array of problems. Just look at 2020 and sadly, at 2021, for confirmation. Nevertheless, not every symptom you experience is stress related. At least, it’s not stress alone that’s making you feel bad.
Instead of blaming everything on stress, let the doctor find out the real cause. According to prevention, “if you downplay your symptoms, your doc is less likely to take them seriously.”
Make sure you also learn more about these 8 Things You Should Never Do Before a Doctor’s Appointment.
I haven’t smoked in years…
But you’ve just had a cigarette the previous day. That’s not the way to start a conversation with your doctor. It might seem a minor lie to you but keeping something from your doctor might have serious consequences.
According to HCPLive, a news and information source for physicians, people lie about all sorts of stuff, from not admitting to smoking or drinking to exaggerating their symptoms. “When patients downplay or exaggerate symptoms, lifestyle choices, pain level, or side effects, they usually don’t realize that it can affect their quality of life — and the quality of the treatment that they receive,” said Ryan Gray, M.D.
Speaking of smoking, check out these 7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Smoking.
