I'll try to spare the details.
I was having an issue so my Doc arranged for a physical. He was going to send me to a specialist so he said he wouldn't do the rectal exam and let the specialist do it.
I looked at him and stated; I don't know who is happier to hear that; you or I? He agreed.
Don't clinch.
I had one a long time ago. The doc was a little Asian guy. Went in his office to discuss some things after and he said "sorry for the poking" in a very thick Asian accent while poking his finger in the air. I busted out laughing. I ended up having a prostate infection so I'm glad I went.
So my pants stayed on. that was a good thing. They do blood panels for this now for early diagnosis that supposedly alerts them before it becomes enlarged.
worst part of colonoscopy is what they make you drink the night before to cleanse your system.
had 2 the past year. lucky me. (33, colitis)
I can assure you, no Dr. I've ever seen enjoyed doing it either. At least he better not have.
Oddly enough, my Gastro checked me once while lying on my side and it was nothing. I think the standing up and bending over is what causes the problems.
Just be very concerned if the Doc starts the exam and you can see both of his hands.
mtn wrote:trucke wrote: My doctor says that if I keep taking vitamin D and iodine there is no need for a colonoscopy. He also doesn't freely hand out a prescription just because I'm there.Uh.... I'd find a new doctor. Or at least go to a different one and get a colonoscopy.
This is a very experienced doctor who got tired of seeing patience die from the usual medical practices. I'm glad he has that experience and is on the leading edge of wellness.
The comment of adavnces in blood testing above reminded me of this image from a few years back.
Despite all the jokes, simpler is most often better. I'm sure they could come up with an expensive machine that could examine the prostate in a non-contact manner, but compare that to five seconds' time and the cost of a pair of gloves.
stuart in mn wrote: Despite all the jokes, simpler is most often better. I'm sure they could come up with an expensive machine that could examine the prostate in a non-contact manner, but compare that to five seconds' time and the cost of a pair of gloves.
Also, using ionizing radiation to screen the general population for cancer has a very strong potential for causing more harm than it fixes.
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