Taking charge of your health is vital, and visiting your doctor regularly is a first step.
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Before an Appointment
Before talking with your doctor, it is a good idea to review and organize your medical history.
- Write a list of all of your medications and medical conditions.
- Create one folder to house all of your health and insurance documents.
- Throw away any old or expired medications that you are no longer taking.
By planning ahead, you will have a more productive discussion with your doctor.
Your body is constantly changing, and so are your health needs. Regular check-ups help you monitor current conditions and give you valuable information about how to prevent problems in the future. Your doctor can teach you how to recognize hearing loss and vision problems like glaucoma. He or she can also check for high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes-so you can seek treatment before these issues become serious. Knowing what questions to ask at your appointments is the first step to keeping your health in check.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- How often should I schedule an appointment?
- How often do I need to have my eyes checked?
- How often should I have my blood pressure checked?
- What should my blood pressure be?
- How often should I have my cholesterol checked?
- What is a healthy level of cholesterol for me?
- Should I get a flu shot this year?
These questions address some of the most common health challenges you could face. It is important to maintain an open relationship with your doctor and proactively learn as much as you can about what to expect as your body changes.
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