August 4, 2008 - A Trip To The Doctor
A few days ago we ate dried fish for dinner. It tasted quite good. That night when I went to sleep I felt a strange feeling in my chest. It felt as if some of the fish had not been digested. It hurt especially when I was lying on my back. I assumed the discomfort would pass. In the morning I found the feeling was still there and that when I swallowed food it caused me a lot of pain. The pain actually went from my chest to my neck and into my ear. I’ve never experienced indigestion or heartburn so I don’t know if this is what was happening. Today the feeling is still there. I find that I must drink a lot of water with every thing I eat. If I don’t, I feel as if I am swallowing pebbles.
I decided to get some antacid or some sort of stomach medicine. In order to do this I had to visit a private health clinic. The clinic was very clean and the people were very friendly. When I stepped into the office I saw the name plate indicating the name “Confidence.” This made me laugh but I later discovered the man treating me was only filling in for “Confidence.” My caregiver’s name was Vincent. He gave me antibiotics and told me that perhaps the dust had caused some kind of infection. I don’t believe this to be the cause of the pain. I think it is a muscle problem. If the pain is still there upon my return home I’ll go to a doctor and have it checked. I’m sure a Canadian doctor will also just prescribe some medicine and not determine the cause.
On my way out of the clinic I decided to use the toilet. I assumed it would be clean because the rest of the place was clean. I was right. It was very clean. Unfortunately, there was no toilet paper or soap. I wonder if they think ithis is promoting good health.
It was definitely an experience. The medicine along with colnsultation cost me about $#. I guess it was worth it!
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