Ten little things you should never hide from your doctor

1. Smoking and drinking

If you keep it secret, your doctor won't be able to consider your lung and liver health problems and make an accurate diagnosis.

2. Urinary and fecal status

Many patients died because of embarrassment. Problems with urination and defecation can allow your doctor to detect whether you have early-stage colon cancer, which can increase your cure rate.

3. Are you taking Chinese herbal medicine?

Some Chinese herbal medicines cannot be taken together with Western medicines, and the doctor will consider all factors.

4. Do you have regular massage?

If you are seeking treatment for neck pain, it is best to tell your doctor that you had your neck massaged by a masseur a few days ago.

5. Short of money

Be sure to talk to your doctor about treatments you can afford, which can help you stick with your treatment.

6. Want to use cheaper medicine

Don't be afraid to ask your doctor if there is a cheaper medicine that can achieve the same effect.

7. Have you been depressed, anxious or nervous recently?

If you don't tell your doctor about your current psychological symptoms, your physical treatment will often not be effective.

8. Failure to follow doctor’s advice

When your gynecologist asks you if you do a breast exam once a month, don't lie and nod your head if you don't, otherwise the doctor will misdiagnose you. The same goes for medication. If you don't follow your doctor's instructions, be sure to tell him.

9. You like to eat sweets and other high-calorie foods

If you haven't exercised for a long time, tell your doctor the truth and he will prescribe a different prescription for you.

10. Mild pain

If you occasionally experience mild pain from swallowing difficulties, you should also tell your doctor so that he or she can determine whether you have early esophageal cancer.