Thursday, September 6, 2007

Wrong Diagnosis?

Ever since the day the doctor told me I had a swollen liver, that I was diabetic and had high cholesterol, I started making adjustments to my lifestyle. I have since lost 5 kg.

I went to see our in-house doctor and when she examined my blood profile she told me that I was not diabetic and my cholesterol was not high. She asked me to stop taking both medication and then examined my liver. I was surprised that she said my liver was fine. She then wrote a note for me to have a liver scan to confirm this. The following day I went to the hospital for a liver scan. The reports came out that was my liver was fine. Not only that, my pancreas, spleen and kidneys are fine too. Whee...that was truly amazing good news for me.

Now that I am in this state, I am just wondering what kind of wrong diagnosis was given by the first specialist? They scare you with all the wrong diagnosis and made you come regularly for consultation. The place was so full with patients. Now I know why. It is a rip off.

I do not deny that after the first health scare, the wake up call was a good one for me but the wrong diagnosis? Had I not went for a second opinion, I would be doomed for life on diabetic and high cholesterol medication. Guess, God is on my side and gave me all the signs and warning.

I am grateful for this discovery and shall continue my quest for a healthier lifestyle as I feel that my new mission in life is about to begin.

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