HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HEALTH

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HEALTH?- Good, Average or Poor

Hello friend,

To begin with, let me introduce myself. I am a doctor, having qualified as MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) graduate; and I am a General medical practitioner, and I practice at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, India. I have been in this field since 1884.

Now, you can also find me here as an author of this article and many more that I will be publishing on this website which I have named as Dr. K.P.V.Rao’s Health Blogs.

This is my first ever article- an an introduction to the world of good health.

Here, I would like you to know yourself from the health point of you. Knowing the status of health at any age can help you live a better life.

If there are any ailments you have, try to understand it by relating it to your circumstances, your age or your surroundings. We will discuss about these as we go ahead and in my subsequent articles, we will learn how to tackle all these conditions.

But first it is important to know the status of your on health. Here is quote by the World Health Organization about being healthy-

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”

World Health Organization

So, how would you describe your health- good, average or poor?

Describing yourself from the health point of view may be the key to questions your family physician may ask you and you should be prepared for the same.

I hope to help you overcome any medical problems you may be facing by using my experience for all these years, through the articles I will be publishing from time to time.

Today, I would be asking you a few questions which you should ask yourself first ao that you are are prepared as to what your physician may ask when you meet him for the first time.

So here we go, try and answer these simple questions:-

1] How old are you?

Your age determines the line of treatment of any ailments or disease you may be having. Let’s learn how-

Age plays a crucial role in determining the line of treatment for ailments or disease

The approach to age-related problems may vary based on age-related factors such as physiological changes, tolerance to medications, and potential interactions.

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the most appropriate treatment plan based on your specific age and medical condition.

2]Are you having any of these medical problems?

If yes, you can visit the link to that particular the on this website to understand it better.

a] High B.P.[hypertension]-This is an early sign of stress your body is going through. Click this link to understand this- Hypertension

b]Diabetes-Early diagnosis is key to better control in the future.

c] Thyroid disease[Hypo- or Hyperthyroidism]-Having one of these can upset your life.

d] Kidney disease [stones, kidney failure, infection]- Very common these days. It can lead to Chronic Kidney Disease.

f]Arthritis [Rheumatoid/Osteo arthritis]-Another common ailment, mostly in elderly people.

g] Miscellaneous like infertility etc.

h] Recent weight gain/loss- Can indicate some chronic diseases like tuberculosis, cancer, etc.

After answering these questions and having noted them down, you will be prepared for what you will hear from your physician.

He may let you know that it is good or that it may require improvement, with or without medications.

In my subsequent articles/blogs, I will be discussing in detail the diseases mentioned in the questionnaire given above.

Reading these articles and applying the methods used in diagnosing these diseases will help you overcome some of the symptoms of these ailments as well as describing it to your doctor.

Your personal physician is still your best guide to health improvement. 

Final Words

Please do not ignore his valuable advice.