I can’t really afford doctors generally, but I was in another country soon after turning 40 and I decided to get a full checkup on the cheap. I was steeling myself for the prostate exam. Imagine my surprise and relief when they gave me a goddam ultrasound instead! Like they would for a pregnant lady! Cold gel on the belly and all. They gave me the exact volume of my prostate in decilitres. So yeah, that is apparently an option.
Hitting your mid 40s
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electric_nan@lemmy.ml 2 years ago
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Thats pretty cool. I’ve worked for the NHS for years and never heard of that, but it makes sense.
VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Lucky you op. I’ve had nurses put suppositories and enemas up the backside as well as a gastroentoligist stick a finger up there.
I’m only 27 but I’ve bowel disease.
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I’m sorry to read that. Is it curable or part of a longer condition you have to cope with?
VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Chronic disease so I’ll have to live with it.
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 years ago
I want a doctor with large hands. 😏
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I’m reminded of a certain Tool song 😅
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 years ago
You do an ænima specifically so the doctor doesn’t end up with a stinkfist.
pkmkdz@sh.itjust.works 2 years ago
Bonk! Horny jail
Nach@lemmynsfw.com 2 years ago
This is a true shitpost bc this is not the standard anymore. The PSA blood test can catch prostate cancer much earlier and reliably.
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
The NHS will never pay for a bloodtest when you will ruin the GP’s fun. 😅
RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 years ago
According to my urologist it’s not conclusive because your PSA value will also be above norm if you have a naturally large prostate.
To get a reliable diagnosis you need to measure the prostate volume by ultrasound and guess where that probe goes.
Nach@lemmynsfw.com 2 years ago
That’s ok. Blood test first (least invasive) then move on to ultrasound. The point is there’s no good reason to have someone digitally probe your anus anymore.
Raiderkev@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Look at Mr. Fancypants over here with his doctor.
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I bleedin wish.
In the whole of 2022 I was sick and couldnt get anyone to see me. Managed to get 2 blood tests which gave me nothing. Finally got an appointment last May. Pretty much every GPs is like that now sadly.
Raiderkev@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Then when they do see you, they try to get you in/ out as quickly as possible without providing any actual help.
TseseJuer@lemmy.world 2 years ago
id rather get ass cancer and die on the toilet
kewwwi@lemmy.world 2 years ago
I’ve got ass cancer, no you wouldn’t.
TseseJuer@lemmy.world 2 years ago
id literally rather have the cancer
Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 2 years ago
Nah, it’s not gay unless you find out it’s kinda your jam. Then a new hidden achievement is unlocked.
RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 years ago
unless you find out it’s kinda your jam
Even then: why would liking the sensation make you gay? By that logic getting a blowjob from your girl makes you gay because guys can blow too.
Rustmilian@lemmy.world 2 years ago
GP!?!??
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
.
General Practitioner. Doctor.
ThrowawaySobriquet@lemmy.world 2 years ago
One of god’s best practical jokes was putting the male g-spot in our ass. It’s up to you whether you’re in on the joke or not
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 2 years ago
5 downvotes here feels like Corporal Jones Dad’s Army is shouting out at us 😂