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I am a 49yo male and I just recently had my first physical exam since I was in my teens. I am rarely sick and have only seen emergency doctors for trauma realted issues most of my adult life. I thought I had a pretty thorough exam by my doctor including hernia and prostate exam but no testicular exam. I had epididymitis when I was 19 with an acute relapse resulting in a 14 day hospital visit. I have small lumps on the top and bottom of my left testical but with everything going on during the exam I failed to mention it. I did list the epididymitis on my medical history. Did my doctor give me a proper exam? Should I be concerned?
It was actually a female doctor. She told me to make an appointment for a cardiologist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist and opthomologist. At that point I asked if the Gastroenterolgist was going to do my hernia and prostate checks. She said "Oh, I forgot" and thanked me for reminding. I am manily curious that since I did not voice any issues regarding my genitals, etc. is this just something that at my age is unnecessary? I am in great health and only went in to confirm that, I do not want unnecessary procedures or exams or rely on my knowedge of what a physical should entail since my last was late '70s early 80's.
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