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 1 year ago
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Thats pretty cool. I’ve worked for the NHS for years and never heard of that, but it makes sense.
VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world 1 year 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 1 year ago
I’m sorry to read that. Is it curable or part of a longer condition you have to cope with?
VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Chronic disease so I’ll have to live with it.
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 year ago
I want a doctor with large hands. 😏
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I’m reminded of a certain Tool song 😅
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 1 year ago
You do an ænima specifically so the doctor doesn’t end up with a stinkfist.
pkmkdz@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Bonk! Horny jail
Nach@lemmynsfw.com 1 year 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 1 year ago
The NHS will never pay for a bloodtest when you will ruin the GP’s fun. 😅
RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
Look at Mr. Fancypants over here with his doctor.
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
id rather get ass cancer and die on the toilet
Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago
GP!?!??
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 1 year ago
.
General Practitioner. Doctor.
ThrowawaySobriquet@lemmy.world 1 year 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 1 year ago
5 downvotes here feels like Corporal Jones Dad’s Army is shouting out at us 😂