How would you describe your symptoms to a doctor?

How do I… describe symptoms to my doctor?

• Tell your doctor how your symptoms feel.
• Explain to or show your doctor the exact location in or on which you’re experiencing your symptoms.
• Mention how long you’ve had your symptoms.
• Note how frequently you have or notice symptoms.

What to do when doctors can’t diagnose you?

What should I do if I can’t get a diagnosis? If you think you have an underlying disease that hasn’t been diagnosed, you can ask your primary care provider for a referral to a specialist. And if you or your doctor suspect the disease could be genetic, you can always make an appointment at a medical genetics clinic.

Why is it important to see a doctor when you feel something wrong with you?

Something in your family medical history has changed. Having this information helps your doctor make sure you’re getting the right health screenings, which will help to identify problems early when they’re easier to treat.

What if the Doctor’s tests say I don’t have something wrong?

Understand that just because the doctor’s tests say you aren’t currently afflicted with something, that doesn’t mean that you’re making things up. Listen to your body – it’s trying to tell you that if something is wrong, even if it isn’t yet wrong ‘enough’ to show up in a test used by a primary medical care specialist to diagnose illness.

What to do if your primary care doctor is ignoring you?

If you feel that your doctor or nurse-practitioner is consistently ignoring what you have to say, even if your symptoms continue to progress, find another primary care practice. If you feel your primary care doctor doesn’t take your symptoms seriously, ask for a referral to a specialist or go to a different practice for a second opinion.

Why are my symptoms dismissed by my doctor?

Sometimes, a patient’s symptoms are dismissed because they are considered too young and generally healthy for the healthcare professional to even consider a serious illness.

What did the doctor not tell Kimberly about her father’s stroke?

Her physician did not do a full physical exam, check her cholesterol, or discuss blood pressure treatments. Nor did the medical practice discuss risks and warning signs when Kimberly told them about her father’s stroke.