Heartburn: Hints on Dealing

I come from a long line of people who only go to the doctor when it is absolutely necessary. Aches and pains are ignored. If you had a cold, you could expect to have one day in bed to rest, and then it was time to be up with the rest of the world. If you have heartburn. You take Tums.

If I could turn the hands of time back, there are some things I would change. My father's constant heartburn for example. He was stubborn, didn't see a doctor, and it turned out to be something more serious than it needed to be. Had he sought medical attention when the symptoms were minor, I would have someone to call on Father's Day.

Of course, not every symptom leads to something that dramatic, but ignoring early warning symptoms of some things can, well, make your life much more difficult than it needs to be. Let's take a common condition that strikes people between ages 35 and 55. Let's consider Tennis Elbow.

Earlier today, you reached out to get a cup of coffee, and you felt a twinge on the outer arm, close to your elbow. Of course you shrug it off and figure, well I'm getting old, and aches and pains are part of it. Now let us fast forward in time, and all of a sudden, when you wake up, you can't straighten your arm completely. Heck the door is giving you issues, and forget about even trying to shake hands. Obviously, this is not the work of aging.

When you finally seek medical attention at this point, you are told you have tennis elbow. Now you have a long, hard road to recovery that can last two years, not to mention the financial ramifications.

I'm not suggesting running to a doctor every single time you get a little twinge, but if you notice that the symptoms are still there, even worsening, this is the time to make an appointment. First your elbow feels sore and tender, then the muscles on your arm start to feel tight, and so on. These are signs that you may have tennis elbow, and it is much easier to fix it in the earlier stages.

Tennis elbow is just a name. It is not solely a tennis player's burden to bear. In all actuality, 95% of all cases are non tennis players.

So the next time you feel a little twinge here, or a little tender there, pay attention. If it persists or worsens, see a doctor. It is better to be safe than sorry.

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