Visits to the doctor's office can be a drain. For some, scheduling an appointment and actually showing up to said appointment can cause a bunch of anxiety due to fear and worry. The possibility that something may be wrong is exactly why many people refuse to see doctors and specialists and would rather “not know”. As understandable as it might be to not want to see a doctor because of worry, it’s also very dangerous and could cause a setback to your current and future health. This doesn’t only apply to a wellness checkup either. There are other types of evaluations you should get done by different doctors when it comes to being mindful of your health.
Why It’s Important To Get Yourself Evaluated
When it comes to making sure everything is functioning properly within your body, the most important thing to do is to make sure you get yourself checked out. There are many reasons why you should be getting evaluated routinely.
One reason is that there may be underlying issues that you do not know you have and are showing no symptoms. These underlying issues could lead to future complications or worse (fatality) because they were discovered too late.
Another reason why you should be getting evaluated annually is because if you are living with something and the treatment is no longer working with your body or your body is improving, then evaluation with your doctor could help you find a better treatment that works or lower any dosage of medications that you were given.
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Getting checked out helps you know where your health stands, what could be happening at the moment or what could come in the future.
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5 Types Of Doctors You Should See At Least Once A Year
There are so many different doctors who specialize in different fields so it’s important to know which visit is more so a need rather than you going because you think it’s right. Here are 5 doctors that you should see at least once a year and what they specialize in:
1. Primary Care Physician (PCP)
This is the doctor who does your annual checkups, treats minor illnesses, keeps medical records together for you, and more. This type of doctor includes pediatricians, family practice physicians, and geriatric medicine doctors.
2. Dermatologist
This type of doctor treats skin concerns and diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and melanoma.
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3. Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN)
This type of doctor specializes in female health conditions such as labor and delivery, infertility, female reproductive health and more.
4. Ophthalmologist
This is a type of eye doctor, but this type of eye doctor has the ability to perform routine eye checkups and discuss conditions and diseases for your vision and eyes as well as perform surgery on the eyes.
5. Dentist
This doctor works solely with the teeth and dental health. This is who you would go to for a teeth cleaning and is usually the first point of contact if you’re suffering from any dental issues so they can refer you to a specialist that will give you a better insight into what may be going on.
Why your Health May Depend On These Evaluations
Your health can depend on these evaluations because without them, you won’t know exactly what is going on, especially if there are no symptoms as stated before.
Annual checkups with a primary care physician can get you the answers you need as to why you’re experiencing pain, constant fatigue and weakness, which could be due to low iron and vitamin D.
Getting evaluated by a dermatologist could answer the question as to why your skin looks so dull or why you have developed these weird-looking moles on your body. It can also help with the prevention and detection of a skin disease that has developed or if your skin is currently suffering and needs more sunscreen.
These evaluations will make sure you either begin to start aging healthier or continue to age healthy because they give insight into what’s happening.
How To Go About Finding The Right Care For You
When it comes to finding the right care, the first three types of appointments you should schedule are with your primary care physician, your dentist and your ophthalmologist. These are the types of checkups you need annually even if you are showing no symptoms and suspect nothing is wrong. These three types of doctors will give you the annual checkups and cleanings and then refer you to the specific type of doctor that you need if you are dealing with any concerns or if there were any findings in the evaluations.
Women seeing an OB/GYN should be scheduled right after or even in between the first three appointments. Then you can move on to scheduling an appointment with a dermatologist.
However, you choose to schedule your appointments (as long as you are visiting these five doctors annually) you’re putting your future health as a priority and that's what is most important.
