Health Questions to Ask Yourself – A Guide to Better Health

Human body is like a machine. Correct synchronization of every complex organ in the body is necessary for it to function properly. Just as when a machine malfunctions, you identify which part is malfunctioning by asking the right questions to the user, to know your body better or even to describe your complaints to your physician; you must ask yourself the right health questions.

We have thousands of ailments. To cover all health problems is beyond the scope of this article. Here you will find a list of health questions that you can ask yourself if you are not feeling well, discuss with your doctor during and after the diagnosis and few specific women-health questions. Even a man needs to know his health related queries, as it is important for both the genders to be healthy.

Health Questions on a Specific Ailment:
• What are the symptoms?
• How long are you suffering?
• Did it happen before?
• If so, in what frequency?
• Does any home-made remedy help?
• Are there any special observations?

Health Questions During/After Diagnosis:
• What’s wrong?
• Why did it happen?
• How long would it take to heal?
• Does the treatment affect your daily activities /food habits?
• What kind of medications are prescribed and why?
• If there is a requirement for a test, then why so?
• How does the test result affect the treatment?
• Any special preparation for the tests?
• How to monitor your health during the course of the treatment?

Some General Health Questions:
• How is your energy level?
• Is there any notable change in your appearance in recent times?
• Are there frequent aches and pains, bouts of depression, sloppiness or feelings of de-motivation?
• Do you have trouble remembering things?
• Do you eat healthy?
• How is the health and fitness of your family and children?
• Do you check your blood pressure, sugar and heart conditions regularly?
• Are you aware of your teenage girl’s eating or dieting habits?
• Are you able to help your daughter understand the evils of unprotected sex, doing drugs, depression or to deal with lifestyle choices?

Some Health Questions for Women:
• Do you have an unusual lump in your breast?
• What are the symptoms of yeast infection? Can those be treated at home?
• Are there early signs of pregnancy?
• What are the signs of menopause and how to deal with it?

Some Health Questions for Men:
• Do you feel breathless or acute chest pain? Men are prone to coronary artery disease and an early diagnosis helps.
• What are the symptoms of male menopause? Are there physical implications of it?
• Are you suffering from erectile dysfunction?
• Do you get blood in your urine or semen? It could be a symptom of prostate cancer.

This guide will help you understand your body better. There are questions you may be unable to get an answer right away. Consult your physician and remember to discuss your answers with your physician. Health questions are only meant to guide you in the right direction and are not the cure for your problems.

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