5 Conditions Your Doctor Should not Treat
By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 22 December 2011, 23:23 IST
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5 Conditions Your Doctor Shouldn't Treat
Bangalore: We usually tend to visit or general practitioner when we feel unwell, but do you know there are certain cases that your doctor isn't supposed to be treating? Read on to find out when you must stay away from the doc and watch out when your general practitioner tries to play specialist. Depression: General Practitioners frequently stipulate antidepressants with no appropriate diagnosis, a 2011 study in Health Affairs found. But psychiatrists observe indications of depression and are better able to tailor treatment, whether with drugs or therapy. Psychiatrists sass out the problem before prescribing. Knee Aches: In 2010, a study, showed primary-care doctors underused x-rays and overused MRIs when judging knee pain--a liable reason of erroneous identification. Unless the reason for your pain is obvious, go to an orthopedist. Back Pain: Most GPs will write prescription for pain pills, but work out is a superior repair, a study reports. Physical therapists carry out thorough evaluation and build treatment plans based on your strength, flexibility, and mobility. Suspicious Moles: We say - Keep your shirt on as GPs may propose needless elimination of moles Visit the dermatologist instead. Dermatologists can distinguish specific patterns in moles and decide if a biopsy is really essential. Weight Problems: Your regular doc can validate that you are, in fact, fat, but won't be effectual at serving you lose the lard! If you want skilled suggestion, mull over hiring a dietitian. Unlike your GP, a dietitian will have the time to work with you on a daily basis to get rid of the weight.

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