Eight Health Check-Ups Men Should Undergo Before Age 50

For men, undergoing the following health check-ups can help in prolonging their lives on earth. Here are some eight check- ups men must undergo before the age of 50.

  TSH

Thyroid -Stimulating Hormone test is done to establish balance in thyroid release in the body. Thyroid helps the body regulate metabolism. An upset thyroid release (little or too much) leads to weight gain, fatigue, lethargy and exhaustion

 Lung screening

Lung cancer is considered the most preventable of cancers. It is found in people who smoke 90% of the time. The 10% comprises people who are genetically at risk, passive smokers and those exposed to corrosive chemicals.

Liver enzyme

This test is done as part of the blood work to assess liver damage from unhealthy lifestyles like alcoholism, and drug use, among others. For men, these enzymes can run amok due to toxicities, inflammation, and obesity, among other risk factors.

Echocardiogram

Simple testing of cholesterol and monitoring blood pressure, plus weight management, are enough to catch cardiac risks.

Blood pressure and cholesterol

If left unchecked, high blood pressure is the leading cause of strokes in men hence the need for regular health check-ups for blood blood pressure and cholesterol. High cholesterol does the same plus inducing heart attacks. Blood pressure tests include thorough examination and blood test, and are easily done at local pharmacies.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy test is done to rule out colon cancer and beyond the age of 50, it is a must because the risk increases with age. Risk factors also include a history of bowel inflammation and a diet high in animal fat.

Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)

Statistics say that one in seven males develops prostate cancer. The PSA test involves blood level testing and is usually done along with Digital Rectal Exams (DREs) to detect this type of cancer. It is advisable to start checking as early as age 40 in cases where family history of the disease is unknown.

Blood sugar

Keeping glucose levels in check is imperative to reduce risk of cardiac diseases. In the extreme, diabetes wears out nerves resulting in erectile dysfunction and kidney damage.

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