THE AFTERGLOW | | vk

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we've been waiting for an hour now for the results. kookie was done with his milk long ago. He is being awfully quiet. He either squirms, stirs, or makes incomprehensible words and sounds on my lap. I didn't really pay much attention to it.

'Kim Taehyung and Jeon Jeongguk! It's your turn now." a nurse said and made her way back.

I made kook stand up. I got up and starting fixing my bag. I looked around when I heard a loud thud. I saw jeongguk sitting on his bum looking at me, ready to cry. Oh my god!! I guess he lost his balance and fell down right on his bum. He started crying and made grabby hands. 

I immediately picked him up and started shushing him. I was patting his bum to soothe the pain. After he calmed down a little, we made it to the doctor and sat down. Jeongguk beside me. He wasn't really sitting straight on his seat. 

" Good evening Mr. Kim and Mr. Jeon. I am Park Chanyeol. Jeonnguks doctor." he said and stuck his hand from the other side of the table and I responded. " So, Jeon Jeongguk , a little, is here for a full body checkup," he said as he looked at Jeongguks reports carefully. I looked at jeongguk. He looks so uncomfortable for some reason and it's kinda bothering me as well. 

" I looked at his CT scan and it's completely fine." the doctor started and I turned around to give all my attention. " But, I see little complications in his urine test." He said looking serious and I frowned. " He is extremely dehydrated. if this continues. It might lead to so many further complications in the future. Do you have an idea about how frequently he urinates?" the doctor asked. 

" Well, I'm not really sure about it. He mostly spends time in his school and it has only been a month since I've become his caregiver. So I never keenly observed it. But there is one thing. He drinks one or two of water when I give him a whole glass of water while breakfast and dinner.

 This is not a good sign, Mr.Kim. This might lead to problems like Lethargy which refers to a sense of and a lack of both mental and physical energy and motivation. A person with lethargy may feel unmotivated or have an indifferent attitude toward their daily activities.

They may feel as though they are walking around in a haze or constant state of brain fog and do not have the energy to complete their normal tasks. its symptoms are changes in mood, decreased ability to think, low energy, fatigue, and sluggishness." he explained resting his elbows on the table and lacing his fingers together. 

" How can this be treated, doctor?" I asked.

"Treatment for lethargy will depend on the underlying cause and can vary greatly from person to person. Simple causes, such as overexertion, may only require rest, staying hydrated, and eating well. Getting enough sleep each night (but not oversleeping, avoiding overexertion by controlling workouts and timing outdoor activities eating a varied, well-balanced diet that contains plenty of fruits and vegetables avoiding sugary foods that may cause an energy crash avoiding high caffeine drinks and other energy drinks, which may cause a drop in energy after a few hours going to bed at about the same time each night winding down before bed, such as spending time away from screens and doing calming activities." He taught. 

And coming to his bones. They are weak. A healthy calcium diet is strongly recommended. 2 Glasses of milk (any kind), morning and night, before eating. Boiled eggs or omelets, green leafy vegetables, cheese but not regularly, yogurt, almonds. This diet can be followed with his regular everyday snacks as well. Follow it for 6 months and get checked again." He concluded. "That's it, Mr Kim, Jeongguk is completely fine otherwise. You can take your leave." Doctor said and smiled handing me the prescription, reports, and few candies of jeongguk. I looked at Jeongguk beside me who already dozed off while our conversation. I chuckled at him. " he is cute." The doctor comlpimented. I smiled and thanked him.