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Is it normal to get a erection during a physical i have a upcoming physical?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Not unusual: Don't be embarrassed, your dr. Has likely seen this occur umpteen times. You can always preface actual physical by telling dr. "hope i don't have an erection when you examine me", dr. Should then reassure you that it means nothing. Of course this is fact.

Answered 6/6/2019

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