If there is one thing that we all have in common, it is that one day, we will all die… Hopefully, it will be after a long and happy life, and with any luck, it will be painless and peaceful. Or at least, that’s what we’re working with until futuristic technology works out how to preserve our consciousness on our phones. There comes a time in everyone’s life when we realize that if we don’t look after ourselves, no one else will… These are the stories of people who began to develop small signs of illness and what they did about it. If you have been toying with the idea of going to the doctor for a checkup, let this be your sign.
#1: A Little Too Late
Navigating today’s healthcare landscape is like solving a puzzle; sometimes, crucial signs get lost in complexity. There’s a troubling trend – doctors not always catching what they should. Add age bias to the mix, and young patients might find themselves with their concerns overlooked.
This concerned mom pleaded for a CT scan for her daughter and was instantly met with a disappointing denial. Every parent knows just how difficult it is to watch your child be in pain and to know that this could have been somewhat managed is absolutely heartbreaking.