He's had a cough for 3-4 months now. It's pretty bad, but he refuses to go to the doctors. I've tried everything I can think of to get him there. But he just told me he's fine and refused to go. Is it worth me persisting, or should I let him do what he wants.
2007-08-10 06:49:05 · 32 answers · asked by skip a heartbeat 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Just to let you know, he doesn't smoke, and never has.
2007-08-10 07:08:54 · update #1
Don't worry too much- he probably just caught an upper respiratory infection a few months ago. The resulting cough from those kinds of infections can linger for months after the other symptoms have gone away. My mom used to get about one a year, and her cough would last for 3 months easy. There was never anything seriously wrong with her, and even when she went to the doc about it, there was nothing he could do about it except prescribe her a heavy-duty cough syrup. If your dad feels fine otherwise, it's probably nothing to worry about.
2007-08-10 06:59:00 · answer #1 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some men can be so stubborn when it comes to going to the doctor, but a cough for such a long time that could be a lot of things that can be causing that cough. Some of those things that could be causing the cough can be pretty dangerous or could develop a dangerous chronic illness. You should convince him to get checked out by a doctor at all cost just to be in the safe side. Tell your Dad that your going to bug him until he goes to the doctor or tell him how upset it makes you feel because he dosent want to see the doctor. Find ways to Try to make him feel sympathetic towards you and your feelings and maybe he might be moved and he'll listen to you. Good luck, I know this kind of stubborn men my dad is also the same Iknow what your going through.
2007-08-10 07:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by D S♦T♦A♦R♦S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can not force anyone to seek medical attention because if you do and they refuse treatment when you get them to the office or er the nurses or doctors can not touch the patient and they are allowed to leave and if they do touch them when the patient is refusing treatment then assault charges can be pressed. So I would just tell him that you are concerned and would really wish he would get checked out so you know that he is okay and tell him that you are just worried and love him very much but if he still refuses say ok that is fine but also let him know if he changes his mind you will be more than happy to take him. Also one thing that can only be done in a critical situation like if he becomes short of breath, loses consciousness, or starts coughing blood up call an ambulance but until then you can't do much.
2007-08-10 06:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by nurserenae 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry to hear that he is so stubborn i am like that at times to i never go to the doc when i should and so is my hubby and i know i sound like a hypocrite but it really really worries me when he don't go. I worry allot because i have lost sooo many people in my life including my dad. Just tell him that you are really worried and you would feel allot better if he goes because the worry has put stress on you. Yes keep bugging him he might get real mad but at least he will know and it could be something bad so if he doesn't it may get worse. Good luck and i hope that everything goes well. You can e mail me at sassylilbiatch02@yahoo.com
2007-08-10 06:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by sassy is sad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could contact your dads doctors and tell them about it and that you are worried. They won't be able to discuss anything on file about your dad due to patient/doctor confidential rules but they may ask your dad to attend for a routine medical. They don't have to discuss that you contacted them first. I would persist with this. I know parents can be stubborn but if you feel that something is wrong then keep biting away at it. It's best to find out whats wrong sooner than later.
2007-08-10 07:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Tabbyfur aka patchy puss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, its hard to make someone else take care of themselves. A persistent cough is nothing to mess around with, but what are you gonna do? You can try letting him know what his symptoms represent (look up on internet) and how it concerns you. Otherwise, he's apparently an adult and can do what he wants..
2007-08-10 06:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep persisting. Tell him that he sets a great example for his kids as well. That if you were ill would he not want you to seek medical attention?
Also make it known that you feel that he doesn't love you enough to take care of himself and if it is serious will pass on leaving you without him. Is that love when something could be done to correct it?
2007-08-10 06:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by Stormchaser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is he losing weight does he smoke is he bothered by mucus etc? If yes just tell him you are concerned and will phone as already suggested for home visit or phone up NHS Direct and speak to an advisor.
Good luck and try not too worry too much.
2007-08-10 06:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry yet you won't be able to do plenty. you are able to stand learn the habit of adult adult males and be arranged on your journey trough this lifestyles. you are able to talk on your mom she will pay attention to you, you are the tresor of her lifestyles no mam lady or animal could take that. Ask your mom how she fells, what she needs to do and assure her which you would be on her edge for the remainder of your lifestyles, no mater the determination that she takes you would be there for her. it somewhat is all you're able to do the rest purely your mom can do.
2016-10-02 01:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by mccleery 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he has a mind of his own and there is very little you can do; unfortunately a lot of men don't like to do anything when they seem ill because they think if they ignore the problem it will go away. I would leave it for a couple of weeks and then try again.
2007-08-10 07:11:19 · answer #10 · answered by D B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋