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Primary doctors focus on prevention

By Leslie Garcia
Dallas Morning News

You see an eye doctor. A dermatologist. A gynecologist. But when was the last time you went to a primary-care physician?

Here are five reasons, courtesy of Baylor Health Care System, to find one and make an appointment:

1. You can't see it, but she knows it's there.

Hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes don't necessarily manifest themselves in symptoms, said Penny West, an internal medicine specialist at Baylor Medical Center at Irving, Texas. ''We often find these in younger patients who think they are healthy.''

2. Screen test.

Routine medical screenings pick up problems early instead of waiting for symptoms.

3. Well, well, wellness.

A thorough physical, plus a few tests such as blood work, X-rays, gastrointestinal and pulmonary tests, will give a good indication of your overall health. Then the doctor will let you know how to stay healthy.

4. Getting to know all about you.

A primary-care doctor knows you as more than a name on a chart — as a person. Seeing you regularly, he or she will know your health history and your family's health history. When you're sick, the doctor calls upon that knowledge to ask the right questions.

5. Someone to call.

When you suspect a health problem, you'll know to call your doctor, who will know who you are.

You see an eye doctor. A dermatologist. A gynecologist. But when was the last time you went to a primary-care physician?

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