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"How did I get here?" Zhang Daming frowned, looking at the test report of the hospital, his heart was full of doubts and regrets.
Zhang Daming, a 58-year-old taxi driver, often neglects his health because of his work-related nature of sitting for long hours and living an irregular life.
Half a year ago, he began to notice blood in his stool, but he thought it was just a problem with hemorrhoids and didn't take it seriously. It wasn't until his symptoms worsened not long ago that he reluctantly walked into the hospital, where he was found to have advanced bowel cancer.
In the corridor of the hospital, Zhang Daming's mood was like this hazy weather, heavy and low. Doctor Zhang Fan looked at his examination results and said seriously: "Mr. Zhang, this is a typical example of ignoring the early symptoms and delaying the best time for treatment. ”
Usually minor physical abnormalities can be a precursor to a serious illness. In fact, many serious illnesses start with minor symptoms, but people often overlook their potential dangers.
Dr. Zhang further elaborated, "Bloody stools can be caused by many different health problems, including but not limited to hemorrhoids, anal fissures or colitis. However, these symptoms may likewise predict the presence of more serious diseases such as bowel cancer. ”
Zhang Daming recalled the situation half a year ago, he was indeed a little worried when he first discovered the abnormality, but because he was busy with work and worried about the cost of treatment, he chose to comfort himself, hoping that the symptoms would disappear on their own.
In Dr. Zhang's office, he has met many patients like Zhang Daming, who often ignore the early warning signs for a variety of reasons. Zhang Fan remembers a middle-aged woman who delayed the best treatment for breast cancer because she was afraid of the results of the hospital examination.
Another young man, who chose to hide his illness for fear of being known to his colleagues, deteriorated as a result. "We should learn to listen to our bodies and check and treat our symptoms in a timely manner, rather than waiting until they are irreversible," Dr. Zhang stressed. ”
At this moment, Zhang Daming deeply regretted it. He thought repeatedly on the hospital bed that if he had paid attention to his body signals earlier and taken measures, maybe he would not have to face such an outcome now. This profound experience led him to decide to educate others as much as possible about the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in the days to come.
Zhang Daming followed Dr. Zhang's advice and began to adjust his lifestyle, although he knew that his condition could not be completely reversed, he still hoped to improve his quality of life through change.
In this process, Zhang Daming deeply realized the true meaning of "prevention is better than cure". Through his own experience, he learned the importance of health and began to emphasize the need for regular check-ups to those around him. He told them: "Don't wait until the body sends a signal that can't be ignored, by then it may already be too late. ”
Dr. Zhang Fan reminds everyone that whether it is a small physical abnormality or a slight fluctuation in the spirit, it should be paid enough attention.
Zhang Daming's physical condition has improved somewhat, although his condition is still serious, his mental state and attitude towards life have changed greatly. He is no longer the one who was defeated by the disease, but has become a fighter who actively faces challenges and strives to spread the idea of health.
Zhang Daming asked: "If we can avoid major health problems with simple early check-ups, why do we wait until the condition worsens to take action?" This question sparked deep thought for everyone present.
Simple preventive measures and early diagnosis can indeed reduce the burden on the healthcare system to a large extent, while also significantly improving the survival rate and quality of life of patients. Everyone should re-examine their attitude towards health, whether they rely too much on the luck psychology of "good luck" and not getting sick, and ignore the scientific and systematic way of health management.
Through his experience, we can better understand how individual health responsibilities and society's public health strategies are interdependent and interdependent.
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