One Who Fears To Open Up To The Doctor Cannot Get Healed

In my language we have a proverb atya okubirira omusawo tawona loosely translated as the one who fears to open up to the doctor cannot get healed. This proverb means if you hide anything from the doctor, you will not get full treatment and probably your healing will be half baked.

It’s more common to get to the doctor’s room and refuse to tell him symptoms which you think are minor. At times the minor symptoms may be the cause of major problem.

The first step in securing the correct treatment plan for your pain and discomfort is to tell your doctor about all your symptoms and any changes in those symptoms as the treatment progresses. Even if you feel that they are not related to your condition, your doctor needs to know about them. You should also be completely honest about your lifestyle. For example if there is any other drugs you use apart from the one prescribed, tell your doctor.

This information will be held in the stricter confidence and will only guide your doctor towards the most appropriate plan of care.

Tell your doctor

• When the symptoms started
• What they feel like
• How they are affecting your  life and
• What makes the symptoms better or worse

The more specific your explanation, the more helpful it is.
 

Love Life!

Ssebandeke Ashiraf