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Videos can use content-based copyright law contains reasonable use Fair Use ( MILLIONS of men are neglecting their health - sometimes fatally - as they will only go to the doctors if their condition becomes "critical". Blokes are being urged to see their GP sooner, rather than wait for the problem to 'disappear'. A study of 2,000 men found half wouldn’t seek help unless they absolutely had to - despite warnings from health experts who fear this approach could prove deadly. About 46 per cent have kept health woes to themselves, with 45 per cent hoping the problem would simply "go away". But while more than a third felt too embarrassed, half said they didn’t want to worry anyone. The study, commissioned by Bupa Health Clinics, also found it's "the norm" for eight in ten to endure an illness or ailment rather than seek help. And worryingly, 39 per cent have let symptoms get to the point where the pain was unbearable - leaving them with no choice but to visit their GP. More than one-third admit they will endure conditions for as long as three weeks before seeking treatment - and 27 per cent will wait even longer. But more than a quarter of men regret not getting a health check-up sooner. Dr Naveen Puri, a Bupa lead physician, said: “We know that some people get nervous or feel uncomfortable about seeing a doctor, but they needn’t be. “The vast majority of concerns can be treated easily so there’s no need to suffer in silence and endure days or weeks of discomfort.” He added: “I see many male patients each week, and people regularly tell me that they wished they’d taken control of their health sooner. “We know that men can struggle to open up about their health." The study carried out through OnePoll found that a shocking 40 per cent of men have never even had a general check-up. And despite the increasing awareness of prostate cancer, almost a fifth don’t know what a prostate is. Around four in ten also admitted they have no idea what the symptoms of this form of cancer are. Dr Puri added: “As men, we need to normalise the discussions around our health so that everyone feels confident in seeking support. “As doctors we’re here to help and put you at ease - and it takes a lot to shock us.”
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