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HEALTH Yeah! Ep24: Let’s Get Personal: Primary care, bathroom habits, and body odor
Description
00:00 Opening and Introductions
1:40 Purpose and importance of annual physicals/preventative visits
3:00 Advocating for yourself
3:40 Patient-physician relationship
5:06 Screenings
7:30 Vaccinations
9:22 Annual Bloodwork
10:21 Supplements
13:44 Open dialogue with your physician
14:46 "Why do I have strong body odor even when I shower?”
16:09 "Why do I sweat so much?”
17:20 "Why do my feet smell bad?”
18:59 "What causes bad breath, even if a person brushes regularly?”
20:26 "How often should people have bowel movements?”
22:22 "Why does my urine feel or smell weird?”
23:31 "Is it normal to pee a little when I laugh or cough?”
24:50 The benefit of receiving care at an academic medical center
25:30 "Is waking up in the middle of the night to urinate a normal part of aging?”
26:19 "Is it normal to have gas all the time?”
26:59 "Why do I feel like I'm so bloated after eating anything?”
28:08 Closing Remarks
When it comes to your health, no topic is off-limits. Your primary care doctor has heard it all, and the questions you think are “too embarrassing” are often the most important ones to ask. In fact, those“awkward" topics like body odor and bathroom habits can reveal a lot about your overall health. If you’ve ever hesitated to bring up these concerns, don’t worry - our experts are here to answer your questions in a judgment-free zone.
Experts:
Nisha Ghayalod, MD
Daniel Van Arsdale, DO, MHA
Lucy Moussignac, MD
*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.