BRB, sending this to all my guy friends.
Actually go to the doctor when something is wrong.
Why it matters:
"A lot of men kind of neglect themselves — I can't tell you how many guys come in and say that they had been bleeding from their rectum, or bleeding when they peed, but it went away so it's OK and they didn't think they had to worry about it anymore," E.R. physician Kevin Soden, M.D., adjunct professor at the University of Florida and author of Special Treatment, tells BuzzFeed Life.
What to do:
Pay attention to your body. Don't be afraid to get your shit looked at (literally and figuratively). Better to get things taken care of early than too late.
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Find a general practitioner and become an established patient at their clinic.
Why it matters:
If you get really sick at some point (with the flu, or a bacterial infection), you'll be able to schedule an appointment easily without a months-long wait. It's also helpful to get checked out when you're healthy, to establish your baseline stats — think blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, resting heart rate, and weight. "It's really important for a baseline for later on," Soden says. It helps doctors determine when something is wrong later, and can help you out years down the line when you're trying to get life insurance.
What to do:
Look for a family practice doctor or a general practitioner in your area, and schedule a checkup. Usually your insurance provider can offer a list of doctors that are in network.
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