9 White Lies Doctors Hear That Put A Patient's Health In Danger

Symptoms

Some patients feel compelled to tell their doctors they feel fine even if they are experiencing noticeable symptoms. They may feel too embarrassed to discuss depression, anxiety, fatigue, or their sex drive. Alternatively, they may be too scared to find out they have a serious disease, such as cancer or heart disease. Sometimes, doctors may be able to tell that something is wrong even if the patient is unwilling to disclose it. In many cases, however, doctors will not be able to detect conditions or diseases if they do not know they need to check for them. Treatment for a serious illness may be more effective if started early, so it is important for patients to share symptoms and other information about their health with their doctor.