Topic: Medical Checkup

2 chapters across the catalog

Going For Gold - The Wrap Up #47
30:48 - 34:40

Going For Gold - The Wrap Up #47

Bladder Health, Prostate Exams and Public Urination

A discussion on aging and physical health covers the frequency of urination and the experience of getting a prostate exam. One host describes his anxiety regarding long car journeys and the physical difficulty of using a bottle in traffic. He recounts visiting a doctor due to concerns about bladder control, which resulted in a routine rectal examination that confirmed he was healthy.

When Playgrounds Were Dangerous - The Wrap Up #30
45:58 - 50:15

When Playgrounds Were Dangerous - The Wrap Up #30

Medical Diagnosis, Bilirubin Levels and Jaundice

A host recounts a confusing phone consultation with his doctor regarding high bilirubin levels. Initially mistaking the term "Bilirubin" for a joke or slang, he explains how the doctor questioned him about jaundice and yellowing of the eyes. The segment details the function of the liver in breaking down fatty cells to manage these levels.