That's wild. Seems like because sometimes unhealthy habits or other frailties might be shameful, medical professionals want to steer clear of ever asking questions about things pertaining to your health.

The whole goal is to treat the symptom, not the disease, and kill the goose that lays the golden eggs. Best to find a better doctor, as well as get a better understanding ourselves how to listen to our bodies, as well as recognize our weaknesses and address them, rather than hide and ignore them.