Compared to women, men are seen to be less aware of health, which causes many types of diseases. To live longer, men should be aware of which diseases are there, which increase with increasing age. Can engulf them.
Although there is no category of diseases and they can make anyone their victim, however, there are some physical and mental problems common in men, which depend on the age, habits and lifestyle of the person.
Dr. Piyush Mishra, General Physician and Immunization Officer North East District New Delhi According to this, nowadays men are suffering the most from some diseases. They are not visible in the initial stages and gradually become very serious. As soon as signs of any disease appear, treatment should be done as soon as possible. Some common problems occurring in men are as follows.
baldness
Baldness is a common problem for men. It is also called androgenetic alopecia. Many men are troubled by the problem of baldness. Although this problem is genetic, but due to excess stress, lack of nutrition and hormonal imbalance, men’s hair starts falling and then the problem of baldness starts becoming more serious. Weakens men’s confidence and self-esteem. There can be many treatments for hair fall. Baldness can be cured by using medicines, hair transplant and laser therapy. Hair transplant. Surgery is a permanent solution. In this, hair is removed from healthy parts of the body and applied to the bald spot on the head. At the same time, use of laser therapy helps in reducing hair fall. If hair is taken care of regularly, a balanced diet is taken and one stays away from stress, then this problem can be controlled to some extent.
sexual problems in men
Sexual problems like erectile dysfunction, low libido and premature ejaculation are common in men. In erectile dysfunction, men’s penis is unable to become hard, due to which they face difficulty in sexual relationships. These problems are often more affected by mental reasons. There can be many physical reasons also. Like diabetes, high blood pressure etc. Men are not able to openly discuss health issues in front of people because it has a negative impact on their image. To treat these problems, one can take help of psychological counselling. Along with this, change in lifestyle is also required. Regular exercise, healthy diet, and reducing stress can improve sexual health.
prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. Especially after the age of 50, many problems arise due to swelling in the prostate gland of men. Like frequent urination, feeling pain while urinating. The prostate gland is present near the bladder of men. If cells develop abnormally in it, it takes the form of cancer. Although prostate cancer grows very slowly, sometimes it can spread very fast. Its symptoms appear very slowly in the initial stages. This problem can also be genetic. If prostate cancer is not treated on time, it becomes very serious. Tumor can form in the prostate gland, which can be treated if detected on time. For this, men should get themselves checked regularly.
type two diabetes
The problem of type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly in men. When insulin is not used properly in the body or the body is not able to produce insulin in sufficient quantity, the problem of diabetes arises. This disease especially affects those people who are obese or whose eating habits are not proper. If blood sugar is not controlled for a long time, it can take a serious form. Diabetes adversely affects the kidneys, heart and eyes of men. To control diabetes, blood sugar should be tested regularly. If the problem is very serious then insulin therapy can also help you. Blood sugar can be controlled with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a common problem in men. It causes heart diseases and stroke. This problem occurs when the blood pressure in the arteries becomes higher than normal, which puts more pressure on the heart. There can be many reasons for the problem of high blood pressure. Increasing age, obesity, alcohol consumption, stress and smoking etc. are its common factors. To control high blood pressure, blood pressure should be checked regularly. If there is a problem of hypertension, the intake of salt should be reduced. You should keep your weight under control and do physical activities.
fatty liver
Liver diseases like fatty liver, liver cirrhosis or hepatitis are common problems in men. These problems usually arise due to improper eating habits and excessive consumption of alcohol. When too much fat starts accumulating in the liver, the problem of fatty liver arises. Therefore the liver becomes swollen. To avoid liver diseases, alcohol consumption should be very limited. At the same time, regular exercise and balanced diet is also very important. If you already have liver problems, you should get yourself checked regularly and take medicines.
lung cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is a common liver disease in men. It occurs due to uncontrolled growth of cells in the lungs. Lung cancer mainly occurs in those people who smoke a lot, but sometimes it also affects those who do not. Its symptoms can be persistent cough, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, loss of weight. The main cause of lung cancer is smoking. This can also happen due to bad environment. It should be diagnosed and treated in time. Chemotherapy and surgery are the most commonly used treatments for lung cancer.
Disclaimer:This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.