7 complaints of which we are ashamed

1. "Just take it to the doctor, he won't be surprised!" You may have heard that statement. Of course, it is completely correct, but there are still embarrassing ailments that you may prefer not to ask your doctor about. When is it wise to get over your shyness?

2. "Just take it to the doctor, he won't be surprised!" You may have heard that statement. It's all right, of course, but there are some embarrassing ailments that you might not want to go to your doctor for. When is it wise to get over your shyness?

1. Hemorrhoids

1. Hemorrhoids are swelling bodies that are too swollen and therefore itch and irritate. They are on the inside of your intestine, just in front of the anus, but can also sink out. When hard feces have to pass, they rub open, revealing bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Some people get rid of it by adjusting their diet and bowel habits. In addition, the drugstore sells suppositories and creams that relieve itching and burning. If they are stubborn or very painful, a visit to the doctor is recommended. If necessary, this will refer you to a specialist who can relieve you of your hemorrhoids with various methods. Even if you have blood in your stool or feel a bulge at the anus, but you are unsure whether a hemorrhoid is the culprit, you should see a doctor. It can rule out whether something more serious is going on.

2. Hemorrhoids are swelling bodies that are too swollen and become itchy and irritated. They are on the inside of your intestine, just in front of the anus, but can also sink out. When hard feces have to pass, they rub open, revealing bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Some people get rid of it by adjusting their diet and bowel habits. In addition, the drugstore sells suppositories and creams that relieve itching and burning. If they are stubborn or very painful, a visit to the doctor is recommended. If necessary, this will refer you to a specialist who can relieve you of your hemorrhoids with various methods. Even if you have blood in your stool or feel a bulge at the anus, but you are unsure whether a hemorrhoid is the culprit, you should see a doctor. It can rule out whether something more serious is going on.

2. Erectile Dysfunction

1. Approximately 14 percent of all Dutch men suffer from erectile dysfunction. The older you are, the higher your risk of erection problems: nearly a third of men aged 50 to 70 are affected. Despite their prevalence, only 4 out of 1,000 GP visits are about erectile dysfunction and men wait an average of 2 years before seeing the doctor. Erection problems do not disappear by themselves. Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day is the only thing that can help, according to research. Quitting smoking and losing weight if necessary can also improve blood flow, but otherwise you cannot do anything about it yourself. Waiting for it to pass will only backfire. As you get older, the complaints often increase. In young people, any fear of failure can get worse. The doctor can help you, there are various treatments available.

2. Approximately 14 percent of all Dutch men suffer from erectile dysfunction. The older you are, the higher your risk of erectile dysfunction: nearly a third of men aged 50 to 70 are affected. Despite their prevalence, only 4 out of 1,000 GP visits are about erectile dysfunction and men wait an average of 2 years before seeing a doctor. Erection problems do not disappear by themselves. Exercising for at least 30 minutes a day is the only thing that can help, according to research. Quitting smoking and, if necessary, losing weight can also improve blood flow, but otherwise you cannot do anything about it yourself. Waiting for it to pass will only backfire. As you get older, the complaints often increase. In young people, any fear of failure can get worse. The doctor can help you, there are various treatments available.

3. Flatulence

1. Everyone has gas in the gastrointestinal tract. When you swallow, you swallow some air, but also when processing undigested food residues in the colon, a lot of gases are released. They also have to come out again and that is why we let an average of ten winds a day. If you eat a lot of legumes, cabbage, onions, fruit, chewing gum, diet products or bread, or if you like to drink carbonated soft drinks, you can suffer from extra gas formation. Flatulence can be a sign of constipation, irritable bowel, lactose intolerance or intestinal disease. You often suffer from stomach pain and bloating. There is not always an explanation for flatulence.

2. Everyone has gas in the gastrointestinal tract. When you swallow, you swallow some air, but also when processing undigested food residues in the colon, a lot of gases are released. They also have to come out again and that is why we let an average of ten winds a day. If you eat a lot of legumes, cabbage, onions, fruit, chewing gum, diet products or bread, or if you like to drink carbonated soft drinks, you can suffer from extra gas formation. Flatulence can be a sign of constipation, irritable bowel, lactose intolerance or bowel disease. You often suffer from stomach pain and bloating. There is not always an explanation for flatulence.

4. Vaginal Yeast Infection

1. Itching, redness, and white, sometimes crumbly, discharge that does not smell strongly indicate a vaginal yeast infection. If you have had it before, you will immediately know what time it is when you have another fungal infection like this. Sometimes it passes by itself. If not, you can buy a cream or tablet from the drugstore or pharmacy that will kill the fungus. Are you not sure whether your complaints are the result of a fungal infection? For example, are you unsure whether it is an STI? Or will they just not go away? Then the doctor can advise you and possibly prescribe other anti-fungal agents.

5. Warts

1. As many as one third of primary school children have had warts at some point. Still, a market survey found that 22 percent of parents are ashamed of their child's warts. Eventually, warts will disappear on their own, but that can take up to one to two years. If you don't have that much patience, there are liquids and ointments with which you can tackle the warts. You can find these at the drugstore. You have to go to the doctor if you have warts near the genitals. It is also wise to have your doctor look at the warts if they are very persistent or if they itch, bleed, or change color or size.

2. As many as a third of primary school children have had warts at some point. Still, a market survey found that 22 percent of parents are ashamed of their child's warts. Eventually, warts will disappear on their own, but that can take up to one to two years. If you don't have that much patience, there are liquids and ointments with which you can fight the warts. You can find these at the drugstore. You have to go to the doctor if you have warts near the genitals. It is also wise to have your doctor look at the warts if they are very persistent or if they itch, bleed, or change color or size.

6. Lime nails

1. A quarter of the population walks around with fungal nails or fungal nails. They have nothing to do with a lack of hygiene: washing your feet with soap actually promotes fungal nails. Drying your feet well after washing does help. Fungal nails are very contagious and you can easily catch them in public places such as the swimming pool and the gym. They are innocent in and of themselves, but because they don't look that beautiful, many people find them a little embarrassing. With good care, a lot of patience and an anti-fungal agent from a chemist or doctor you can combat them.

7. Unwanted urine leakage

1. Whether you lose a few drops when you sneeze or laugh or suddenly have to urinate when you don't make it to the toilet: urine leakage is very annoying and probably not something you will sell . Despite the fact that a quarter of women have to deal with it at some point - but many men do too - it is a bit of a taboo. Only half of the people with urinary leakage seek help! A shame, because all kinds of treatments are possible. Sometimes a few sessions with a physiotherapist are enough to train the pelvic floor muscles. In addition, depending on the type of urine leakage you are having, operations and medication are possible.