Even if they’re minor ailments, such as allergies, colds, stomach pains, diarrhea or migraines, the fact that you suffer from them chronically is worth some attention. They may actually indicate a more serious health issue. So, stop asking yourself why you keep getting sick every two or three weeks and pick up the phone to call your medical clinic.
Overview
During the consultation, your doctor will ask you about your health complaints, including their frequency and their intensity. You will also be asked about your lifestyle habits: how you eat, whether you smoke and drink alcohol or use recreational drugsand how much exercise you get. In short, the doctor will do his or her best to find out why you keep getting sick every two or three weeks.
How’s your immune system?
If every virus and bacteria on the planet seems to be on the lookout for you (and finding you), it may be that your immune system is compromised. Your doctor will no doubt ask you about persistent fatigue, whose main causes are chronic stress and sleep deficiency. You will also be asked if you get infections repeatedly—colds, urinary infections, cold sores—and if cuts or injuries are taking longer to heal than before. A combination of these factors could be warning signs of an immune system problem.
A solution with added vitamins
If your ailments seem to improve during the warmer season, only to assault you again as soon as fall returns, your doctor may suspect a vitamin D deficiency. He or she will go over all the foods you should prioritize and the kinds of vitamins and supplements you should be taking. This will be determined according to your age and other various factors.
And much more…
The list of possible explanations for why you keep getting sick every two or three weeks is long. Your doctor will go over them, through a process of elimination. If required, you will be tested to ensure a precise diagnosis. Armed with the results, your doctor can suggest the proper treatment and help you break the vicious circle of small and large discomforts that are poisoning your life.
