Many warning signs of illness are often dismissed as stress, aging, or minor lifestyle issues, leading to delays in treatment, according to a medical expert.
Delays in Seeking Help Can Complicate Treatment
Dr. Gopal Sharma, Vice Chairman – Medical Oncology (Breast, Thoracic, Gynaecology) at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, noted that the delay in getting medical help is frequently a larger obstacle to successful treatment than the illness itself.
“In fact, many of the warning signs that doctors notice in clinics are symptoms that people have been dealing with for months, and they often ignore them, thinking they’re just caused by stress, aging, or small problems with their lifestyle,” Dr. Sharma told TOI Health.
The doctor shared that people commonly disregard these signs as normal occurrences.
Discover more from Archyworldys
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
