How to go to a doctor?

Encrustment

I haven't been to a doctors in years. Is there some sort of NCT for the body I can avail of?

Do doctors do this? Can I just walk in and say "There's nothing wrong with me but I want a total health check up". I just want a piece of paper that says "You are really healthy".

kneemos

Ask a doctor.

srsly78

No but that's a great idea, they should totally do that.

Xeyn

What if youre not?

lkionm

There is, but there is a secret type of handshake.


Walk in, and ask him does this look ok to you while holding your lad in your hands.

Be sure to pick up some porridge and glue it to your willy. It needs to be flahavans to work properly

Xeyn

srsly78 wrote: »

No but that's a great idea, they should totally do that.

'Medicals' are performed by doctors all the time but mostly because people need it for insurance purposes.

Oink

you can do an MOT type of thing. STDs, blood pressure, cholesterol, this kinda stuff. Note that some of the tests will required blood samples taken before your first meal of the day, urine from your first uh... emission of the day.

EDIT: Quick googlation: http://www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/health-assessments/complete-health

Encrustment

Oink wrote: »

you can do an MOT type of thing. STDs, blood pressure, cholesterol, this kinda stuff. Note that some of the tests will required blood samples taken before your first meal of the day, urine from your first uh... emission of the day.

That sounds more like it. An MOT for the body.

How do I ask a doctor for this?

One of the reasons I'd like this is because I'm off the fags a year now. But even if I was still smoking I'd be curious anyway.

Sunnyisland

Make an appointment.

SEPT 23 1989

Its like bringing a car to a mechanic they will always find something wrong with it, once they have you integrated into the health system there really is no escape

Oink

Encrustment wrote: »

That sounds more like it. An MOT for the body.

How do I ask a doctor for this?

One of the reasons I'd like this is because I'm off the fags a year now. But even if I was still smoking I'd be curious anyway.

Give the doc a call. Explain what you're after, maybe mention the ones I put in there. He'll tell you what needs to be done, and if you need to fast first.

EDIT:

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

Its like bringing a car to a mechanic they will always find something wrong with it, once they have you integrated into the health system there really is no escape

If you don't trust your GP, how about finding another one? WHo knows you might find one who's interested in helping rather than simply bleed you dry.

dodderangler

For 200 quid I know a lad who'll pass ya. Just put the 200 in your back pocket and he'll give ya the all clear

Amirani

Best giving yourself some minor injury before you go to make sure you get your money's worth.

Brendan Flowers

Is there one for cancer? Now would you go about getting fully checked to know if you did or didnt have any form of cancer?

biko

I'm not a gyno but sure I'll take a look.

kneemos

Brendan Flowers wrote: »

Is there one for cancer? Now would you go about getting fully checked to know if you did or didnt have any form of cancer?

A simple blood test can tell a lot I think.If you're male you should have bloods taken for Prostrate cancer over a certain age anyway.

theblaqueguy

I know a good witch doctor that can summon the voodoo spirits to keep you in good health for the next few years so you won't need to waste money on a doctor

pajor

Apply for a truck licence. Have to do a medical for that. :P

brevity

Brendan Flowers wrote: »

Is there one for cancer? Now would you go about getting fully checked to know if you did or didnt have any form of cancer?

They will probably take a lot of blood as I think they check your white blood cell count or something like that...

tosspot15

Just make an appointment with your GP.
When you go in just say that theres nothing particular bothering me, but I havent been to a doctor in years and I think it might be good if I get a routine check up.
Things like blood pressure, cholestrol, checking for cancers, urine sample, take some bloods, and other stuff. I'm sure the doctor will know how to go about it.
Might check your eye-sight, weigh you and talk about your diet. Are you constipated etc.

I have no idea to be honest, I'm just throwing out things I think would be done.

keith16

Brendan Flowers wrote: »

Is there one for cancer? Now would you go about getting fully checked to know if you did or didnt have any form of cancer?

If your hand is bigger than your face, then I'm afraid you have cancer.

CFlat

keith16 wrote: »

If your hand is bigger than your face, then I'm afraid you have cancer.

And if your face is bigger than your hand you have elephantiasis.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Oh After Hours!!!!

OP go to your GP and just tell him you want a full checkup. I did this last year and he did kidney and liver function tests. Thyroid and cholesterol tests, plus the blood test for prostate cancer. He checked from ears to toes. Checked for gland abmornalities. The whole nine yards. And all for the standard visit fee.

I think in this month of emphasis on men's health this is something to take seriously and perhaps just for once to cut out the sneering humour. A GP visit like this every few years could actually save lives. Maybe even the life of someone on here.

It's time men started talking seriously about health issues.

FreshKnickers

"Hello there Mr. Doctor. I would like to give you some money and there's probably nothing wrong with me but I'd like you to check me over just in case. Do you do that at all? Yes I'm insured up the wazoo. Tomorrow morning's fine, thank you Mr. Doctor."

I can see this working very well for you Mr. OP.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

FreshKnickers wrote: »

"Hello there Mr. Doctor. I would like to give you some money and there's probably nothing wrong with me but I'd like you to check me over just in case. Do you do that at all? Yes I'm insured up the wazoo. Tomorrow morning's fine, thank you Mr. Doctor."

I can see this working very well for you Mr. OP.

Shame on you! Who mentioned insurance? Your GP can carry out a dozen or more checks in a visit with blood tests and examination. You obviously never heard of lives being saved by early detection of health issues.


So much for mouvember raising awareness!

I dispair at times?

Robxxx7

Sure the doctors will do anything for a few quid

Cantona's Collars

Don't go to the doctor,go on Embarassing Bodies instead so if you have something hideous wrong with you,the whole world get's to see it.

Stella Virgo

Encrustment wrote: »

I haven't been to a doctors in years. Is there some sort of NCT for the body I can avail of?

Do doctors do this? Can I just walk in and say "There's nothing wrong with me but I want a total health check up". I just want a piece of paper that says "You are really healthy".

Psych Unit this way.........:rolleyes:

gctest50

Stella Virgo wrote: »

Psych Unit this way.........:rolleyes:

Remember that if any of these coming knocking on your door :

• The number of cancer cases diagnosed each year in Ireland has risen by almost 50% since the mid 1990's
• An annual average of 29,745 cancer cases was registered in Ireland during the three year period 2007-2009
• 39% of Irish adults are overweight and 18% are obese, with men being more likely to be overweight or obese than women
• Irish men have a 1 in 8 chance of developing prostate cancer.
• Obese men are 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes
• In 2010, 3,125 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer in Ireland, a small increase on 3,079 in 2009. Non Melanoma skin cancer, bowel, lung, breast and prostate cancer make up over two-thirds of all cancer cases diagnosed in Ireland.
• Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Irish males, with 2,859 cases reported in 2009

- http://ie.movember.com/mens-health

Hoop66

I went to my doctor for just that, OP. I asked him if there was some sort of middle-aged man's MOT I should be having. He asked if I'd had cholesterol/blood suger tests done before.

He asked if I had medical insurance, I said no, so he sent me to Vincent's. I got an apt for ECG a week later, and blood tests the week after that. Each time I was in for less than 10 mins. I had to fast for 12 hours for the blood tests which was a pain, as I'm a greedy bastard, but other than that it was easy.

Low cholesterol, bitches!

chakotha

I had one last week for the same reason that I hadn't had one in years and years.

Call them first and arrange a general check up with blood test rather than just turn up. I had to fast for 14 hours before the blood test.

longgonesilver

Mention that you spent some time in Africa as this would alert the doctor to additional possibilities such as tropical diseases and parasites that they might not normally look for.

Stella Virgo

gctest50 wrote: »

Remember that if any of these coming knocking on your door :

you must be the life and soul of every party:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

sheesh

op it is called a medical check up the only thing I would say is you need to go in fasting for a cholesterol check so try to get a morning appointment.