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
Submitted 11 months ago by The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world to [deleted]
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electric_nan@lemmy.ml 11 months ago
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Thats pretty cool. I’ve worked for the NHS for years and never heard of that, but it makes sense.
VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world 11 months 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 11 months ago
I’m sorry to read that. Is it curable or part of a longer condition you have to cope with?
VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world 11 months ago
Chronic disease so I’ll have to live with it.
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 11 months ago
I want a doctor with large hands. 😏
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I’m reminded of a certain Tool song 😅
Kolanaki@yiffit.net 11 months ago
You do an ænima specifically so the doctor doesn’t end up with a stinkfist.
pkmkdz@sh.itjust.works 11 months ago
Bonk! Horny jail
Nach@lemmynsfw.com 11 months 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 11 months ago
The NHS will never pay for a bloodtest when you will ruin the GP’s fun. 😅
RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago
Look at Mr. Fancypants over here with his doctor.
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago
id rather get ass cancer and die on the toilet
kewwwi@lemmy.world 11 months ago
I’ve got ass cancer, no you wouldn’t.
TseseJuer@lemmy.world 11 months ago
id literally rather have the cancer
Pilferjinx@lemmy.world 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months ago
GP!?!??
The_Tired_Horizon@lemmy.world 11 months ago
.
General Practitioner. Doctor.
ThrowawaySobriquet@lemmy.world 11 months 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 11 months ago
5 downvotes here feels like Corporal Jones Dad’s Army is shouting out at us 😂