A study by Cleveland Clinic found that 72% of men would rather do household chores than visit their primary care physician! Some people would rather do anything than go to the doctor – especially men. Many people have a fear of doctors, while others find medical appointments inconvenient, and still others were taught not to complain and work through the pain. These folks need to be at “death’s door” before they will seek medical help, and this attitude can be devastating for their health and a death sentence for any possible legal claim they might have. This is an unfortunate attitude because oftentimes major medical conditions are revealed early through regular medical exams. In some cases, serious or chronic diseases can be detected and treated before symptoms occur through yearly checkups and screenings.
It’s important to have regular checkups and routine testing, which will depend on your gender and your age. It’s also essential to “listen to your body.” If you begin experiencing any weird symptoms that are unusual for you, especially if these feelings come on suddenly, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor or head to the emergency room. Some of these sudden symptoms can leave you disabled or cause sudden death.
Skipping regular checkups and ignoring symptoms puts you and your health at serious risk. So, please make doctors’ visits a priority. Even if the diagnosis is a minor issue, you’ll have peace of mind knowing it wasn’t worse. On the other hand, if it’s something serious, your quick reaction and medical treatment can save your life and/or prevent you from a debilitating state.
Heart attacks and strokes are just two examples of health issues that can come on suddenly. Waiting too long for help can cause severe damage to the heart, and you may not be able to survive the illness without quick treatment and ongoing care. The bottom line: it’s not worth the risk to ignore your health! Even more everyday issues like pain in your wrist may not seem bad at first, but repetitive work could cause serious injuries and an inability to continue to work (and it could be a workers compensation claim related to work!).
But, what if you’re worried about your ability to work and pay your bills? If you have suffered a sudden illness that has left you unable to work, you may qualify for benefits from Social Security. Call our experienced attorneys for more information about filing a claim for Social Security Disability at 888-799-3918 or contact us using our online contact form.
