Why do some questions remain “taboo” between doctor and patient?

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Published on : 31/01/2023 – 06:00

Talking to your doctor about certain health problems can sometimes be embarrassing, how can you lift taboos? © Shutterstock / michaeljung

Mycosis, hemorrhoids, excessive flatulence, abnormal sweating or bad breath. Talking about his “physical inconvenience” with his doctor is not easy. While some are natural and harmless, others may be symptomatic of a pathology.

How to explain that certain questions remain “taboo” between the doctor and the patient, while their relationship is supposed to be based on trust and transparency? Are these taboos different depending on the different contexts, cultures or places of life?