Don’t take cold medicine before a sick visit
When you’re sick, your doctor may want to evaluate your symptoms without the effects of any over-the-counter medications. ‘If possible, don’t take anything so your doctor can see any abnormal findings and assess your condition,’ says Dr. Iyengar.
‘Some medications may raise blood pressure, and your physician would not know if the medication or the illness could be the cause.’ If you’re really hurting, it’s probably okay to go ahead—your doctor wants you to feel better and will rely on you to describe your symptoms. But definitely let the doctor know which medications you’ve taken.
5 thoughts on “7 Things You Should NEVER Do Before Seeing Your Doctor”
Great advice! I never gave coffee even a thought.
Most of them I already knew. The addition was wonderful to add to my list.
I do almost all of them. I have advised some family members of some. I feel good now knowing that I have been doing the right thing.
Am i to conclude that tea which wasn’t mentioned in this advice should also be included as something to be avoided also. This might something that be included in this advice piece.
I was really impressed with this article. Somethings I knew about, but those I didn’t realize. Thanks for the information.