Why do we question the doc's? - Sexually Transmitted Diseases Message Board

curt34 · 08-11-2003, 02:58 PM

I found a small brownish bump at the base of my penis about 5 years ago and freaked out. I saw two urologist and two primary care physicians who all said it was nothing and looks normal. I didn't believe them and had one urologist and one primary care doc give me the acid test and both said my bump was normal and nothing to worry about. So why the hell am I still worried. What are the chances both these guys missed the diagnosis?

LockedInsideMyHead · 08-11-2003, 03:24 PM

what is the acid test and what does it consist of?

curt34 · 08-11-2003, 03:28 PM

The doc has some acid solution that he soaks gauze wrap in. You then take the gauze out of the acid solution and wrap it around your affected area for like 3-7 minutes. The doc comes back in looks at the suspicious bumps and tells you what the solution tells him. If it's warts they turn white.