Causo
John’s First Visit to the Doctor John’s mind raced as he sat in the cold, sterile waiting room. His stomach churned, but it wasn’t from nerves. The sharp, burning pain in his rectum had been gnawing at him for the last four days. It hurt to sit, it hurt to move, and no matter what he tried, the pain just wouldn’t go away. He’d ignored it at first, thinking it would get better on its own, but now the thought of ignoring it any longer was unbearable. But the idea of going to the doctor? That brought a different kind of discomfort. His legs shook slightly as he stood up when his name was called. "John?" The nurse’s voice was polite, but the sound of it only made him more anxious. He followed her down a quiet hallway, trying to steady his breath. His thoughts kept circling back to the same question: Why does it have to be like this? Why do I have to go through this embarrassment? The nurse stopped in front of a small exam room. “Okay, John. Please take off your clothes and ...