There are all kinds of reasons you might be inclined to keep something from your doctor. You might not think it’s an important enough detail. You might be embarrassed. Or you might just not be sure that your concern is valid at all. When in doubt, you should always tell your doctor what’s going on with you. Even though the visit is packed within a short time window, your appointments are meant to serve you.
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