Men’s Health: Don’t put off your visit to the doctor

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

by Dr. Greg Eckel
Nature Cures Clinic physician

In medical school I was taught that men do not go to the doctor as often as women. That idea is also present in medical literature.

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Out here in practice, I’d say this tends to be the case as well. The box that has been drawn around men is one that doesn’t allow us to talk about ourselves. We are to be “men.” Unfortunately, being “men” means we tend to wait longer before going in and talking about aches, pains, or other symptoms that our bodies are experiencing. Putting off the visit can be deadly at worst and prolong your suffering.

If you have seen me talk, you know there is nothing “normal” about having a symptom. I’ll encourage you (or your loved one) to take action and come in and talk about it. We offer a complimentary consult for new patients to the practice, to see if we are a good fit and if we think we can help them.

A quick scan of men’s health topics on the internet reveals prostate issues, performance issues (such as erectile dysfunction) and libido concerns. While these are definitely concerns, surely men aren’t that shallow. Thankfully, clinical practice proves otherwise. Men do come to the doctor’s office with a wide array of health concerns. Heart disease, cancer, and accidents are the leading three issues for men that result in death. (CDC, 2006) You can find all sorts of information on our website with particulars on each of these topics.
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