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Re: checkup
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Re: checkup
by CCF MD GS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF MD GS on July 06, 1998 at 08:47:43:
In Reply to: checkup posted by Brenda on July 05, 1998 at 22:45:02:
My son who is now 19 years old suffered a brain hemmorage at age 5 days.
A shunt was installed at 1 year of age. He does have the stiffness and
less mobility in his left side. This he has overcome very well. His doctor that had taken care of him from birth through age 18 years, passed away
last year. He was sent to another associate of this doctor who took all of perhaps 10 minutes to see him and then proceeded to say that he wouldn't
have to come back anymore unless he started having trouble with severe
headaches and such. I was suprised. After nearly 19 years of going to
his regular surgeon/ doctor as least once a year for a routine checkup
we were told that any futher visits wouldn't be necessary. That his doctor
may have just enjoyed seeing my son as much as my son enjoyed seeing him and yearly visits wouldn't be necessary. The doctor who had taken
care of him was always pleased with the visits and did say that my son may
have out grown the need for the shunt but did want to keep up with him.
My concern is should my son be going to a doctor for a yearly checkup although no changes have occured that affects his actions. What should I
do. Thank you very much for your time. I greatly appreciate it.
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Sorry to hear about your rough time. It is always difficult when a long established relationship ends. Children and parents are often traumatized about splitting from their long prediatric associations. I think that the fact that your son has a shunt in at least deserves a yearly or every other year visit. If you are unhappy with how you were transferred to then seak a new doctor. Sometimes it's nice just to hear that everything is all right. Good luck
This information is provided for general medical education purposes. Please consult your doctor for diagnostic and treatment options.
In Reply to: checkup posted by Brenda on July 05, 1998 at 22:45:02:
My son who is now 19 years old suffered a brain hemmorage at age 5 days.
A shunt was installed at 1 year of age. He does have the stiffness and
less mobility in his left side. This he has overcome very well. His doctor that had taken care of him from birth through age 18 years, passed away
last year. He was sent to another associate of this doctor who took all of perhaps 10 minutes to see him and then proceeded to say that he wouldn't
have to come back anymore unless he started having trouble with severe
headaches and such. I was suprised. After nearly 19 years of going to
his regular surgeon/ doctor as least once a year for a routine checkup
we were told that any futher visits wouldn't be necessary. That his doctor
may have just enjoyed seeing my son as much as my son enjoyed seeing him and yearly visits wouldn't be necessary. The doctor who had taken
care of him was always pleased with the visits and did say that my son may
have out grown the need for the shunt but did want to keep up with him.
My concern is should my son be going to a doctor for a yearly checkup although no changes have occured that affects his actions. What should I
do. Thank you very much for your time. I greatly appreciate it.
=
Sorry to hear about your rough time. It is always difficult when a long established relationship ends. Children and parents are often traumatized about splitting from their long prediatric associations. I think that the fact that your son has a shunt in at least deserves a yearly or every other year visit. If you are unhappy with how you were transferred to then seak a new doctor. Sometimes it's nice just to hear that everything is all right. Good luck
This information is provided for general medical education purposes. Please consult your doctor for diagnostic and treatment options.
