Womens Health Questions - Time For A Physical Check Up!
I've created a list of womens health questions for you, and to discuss with your doctor. Why?If and when you begin to feel changes going on in your body, age 40 is a good time for a physical check-up with your doctor or health care provider. Perhaps you are feeling fine. Great. However the bodily changes are guaranteed to come eventually. Therefore I recommend you take the initiative by acting rather than reacting to events regarding your overall general health. This means do not ignore signs and symptoms until you have a full-blown, out of control health situation! Surely you have some questions and concerns. Take a moment to do a head to toe quick assessment of your body. (This is what we do in the medical field.) For example, begin with your hair and work your way all the way down to your toe nails. Your assessment will be internal and external of course. Womens Health Questions... For You - Do you have any questions or concerns about your eyes, ears, nose or throat?
- What about any minor or occasional aches and pains?
- How do your heart, lungs, and stomach feel?
- Are you starting to feel lower back pain when getting out of bed or any other time?
- Are you a little more tired than usual?
- Have you gained a little too much weight lately?
- Are you tense, less tolerant of people or problems in your life now?
- How are you menstrual periods? Any changes?
- Are you getting enough rest and sleep?
- Do you smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol?
- How is your diet? Do you need vitamins?
- Does your diet consist of a lot of fast food or junk food?
- Perhaps you’ve heard or read about a particular medical condition and wonder if you might have it or could get it?
Womens Health Questions... For Your DoctorPlease print out or jot down the following ”Questions To Ask” about these womens health questions so you're prepared to discuss any important health issues with your health care provider: Do you specialize in... (whatever body part/area or disease you’re concerned about)?What are the risks and benefits of the treatment you suggest?What kind of screening do you recommend for me?What can I do to stay healthy?Is it OK for me to start a diet and exercise program?I take a number of medications from different doctors and I'm having trouble keeping track of them. What do you recommend?When should I have a mammogram?What are my risk factors for getting cancer of any kind?This is not an all inclusive list but it’s enough to get you started. Knowledge is power.
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