Posted by medlib on January 30, 2002, at 4:31:00
In reply to Re: Wet dream is the answer!-willow, posted by Kristi on January 27, 2002, at 21:11:35
Hi Kristi--
Your friend is of an age when prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement) is a common condition. If present, this may relate to his symptom, and may also factor into his reluctance to see a urologist. (The rectal exam necessary to palpate the prostate gland is even less fun than the gynecologic exam for Pap smear.)
In this age group there are also a few remnants of that traditional male attitude that going to *any* doctor is a sign of weakness incompatible with their gender.
BTW, health professionals taking a history will presume that any pt. without a S.O. "flies solo" unless "grounded" by meds or physical condition. Urologists generally are quite adept at discussing potentially sensitive concerns in a low key, matter-of-fact, non-threatening manner.
Hope you can convince your friend to see the doc; odds are pretty high that he'll survive it.
Well wishes--medlib
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