2023-06-19 20:00:53
Specialists in urology and cardiology explain the importance of annual medical check-ups for men starting at age 45.
Heart attacks and prostate cancer top the list of deadliest diseases in men.
Prostate cancer affects 1.2 million men in the world.
Health is the most valuable part of a person, although many times it is not given the importance it deserves. However, from not having the correct lifestyles to genetic aspects can wreak serious havoc on personal well-being. While in the particular case of men there are a couple of diseases classified as the most deadly, do you know what they are?
First of all it should be mentioned prostate cancer because of its high incidence. In Mexico alone, it is estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with this disease during their lifetime. While heart disease is another serious problem because it causes more than 200,000 deaths, of which 177,000 are due to myocardial infarction.
He cardiologist César Ávalos Gómez and urologist Abner González Cortez, medical specialists at the Hospital D’Maria del Puerto de Veracruz, explain the causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatments of both diseases. They also highlight the importance of men having annual check-ups to prevent or detect them at an early stage.
Heart disease affects men more
The presence of heart disease is higher in men than in women due to hormonal issues. Dr. César Omar Ávalos Gómez, a cardiovascular and minimally invasive surgeon, explains that around the age of 45 the prevalence of heart disease in men is higher because women, before menopause, are protected by the presence of estrogen. Although after that the proportion is equalizing.
“Myocardial infarction is one of the most common heart conditions in Mexico, caused by genetic factors, diet, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, smoking and high cholesterol.”
The specialist in the treatment of heart and lung diseases explains that the obstruction of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, generated by the accumulation of fats, cholesterol and other substances, is a frequent cause of heart attack or heart attack. and stroke. He mentions that atherosclerosis develops slowly and that the risks of a vascular problem increase in men after age 45 and in women after age 55.
Risk factor’s
To reduce risk factors, it is necessary to suppress tobacco (if you smoke), maintain an adequate weight, monitor cholesterol levels and blood pressure, as well as be physically active.
The cardiologist points out that the heart diseases are silent and develop over several years back until they manifest with chest pain that radiates to the jaw or left arm, chest pain, which indicates that a heart attack is occurring.
When to see a doctor?
A cardiologist should be consulted if chest pain occurs, indicating that the heart is not receiving enough blood or oxygen; shortness of breath and abnormally fast or slow heart rate.
If you do not have symptoms, it is recommended that from the age of 40 an annual check-up be carried out or earlier if you have family members with heart disease.
“The basic studies are an electrocardiogram, a chest X-ray and a stress test that reveals the physical condition of the patient and the electrical activity of the heart. This health problem is the leading cause of mortality in Mexico, affecting 30% more men than women”, concludes Dr. César Ávalos.
Prostate cancer, another of the deadliest diseases in men
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of tumors, affecting one in eight men. In Mexico there are seven thousand deaths a year from this cause, according to the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). Worldwide, more than 1.4 million men have been diagnosed with this condition, according to data from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
One of the dangers in this disease, says the specialist, is that “this tumor is asymptomatic, the patient can have it for five, 10 and even 15 years without presenting any symptoms. The patient goes to the doctor once the discomfort begins and in most cases the cancer has already progressed.
This causes more than 80% of patients with prostate cancer to see a doctor in advanced stages.
most common symptoms
The urologist mentions that the symptoms are: frequent urination, even at night; Difficulty doing it so you have to make an effort, as well as urinate with blood. These problems begin in men from the age of 45.
The doctor recommends undergoing studies to detect or prevent this disease from the age of 40, if there is a family history. Otherwise, have annual checkups starting at age 45.
The most common and reliable medical tests to perform are: The prostate touch test (the most reliable of all), prostate antigen test (which through a blood sample reveals if the patient has prostate cancer by recording the high antigens), tomography, ultrasound (which reveals the size of the prostate and whether or not the bladder is empty) and MRI. Other studies are the general urine test (EGO) and the urine culture, with these it is defined if the patient has infections or bleeding.
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