What men need to know about inguinal hernias
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Inguinal hernias affect men 10 times more often than women with up to 25 percent of men and only 2 percent of women who will develop this type of hernia in their lifetime.
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MEN'S HEALTH
12 early signs of cancer men should not ignore
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Cancer cells are different from normal cells in that they can grow out of control becoming invasive very quickly.
Read MoreSigns your penis could be signaling health issues
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Here are sexual issues forewarning men of the need to have a talk with their doc to see how to make his man part work up-to-par once again:
Read MoreDoes being bald increase heart attack risk?
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Two separate studies have shown that it’s not so much hair loss in general but rather the type and severity of baldness that made a difference.
Read MoreMen it’s time to take care of your health
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Besides major health issues men face, there are also several less commonly known or talked about health concerns of men which include the following:
Read MoreCircumcision debate – to snip or not to snip
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There can be the possibility of complications from circumcisions that occur in between two and 10 percent of circumcised males. These complications include the following:
Read More10 telltale signs of testicular cancer
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One of the earliest signs of testicular cancer is most commonly a painless, small, pea-sized lump on the testes. But there are other signs that could be indicating a problem which men need to know. These signs and symptoms can include the following:
Read MoreFive reasons why men attempt suicide
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The risk they face is the fact men die by suicide 3.5 times more often than women – 3 out of 4 suicides are committed by men.
Read MoreErectile Dysfunction in Relation to High Blood Pressure
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Some are afraid to talk about it with their health care providers because they are too embarrassed. Others are afraid of what is causing the ED and fear that it may be cancer, and they don't want to know this.
Read MoreDealing with a High PSA When It is Not Cancer
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Most men are aware that one of the ways their health care provider may check for prostate cancer is with a PSA blood test. If the results come back and the reading happens to be high it is not unusual for the man to panic and automatically assume the worse.
It is important that every man understand that having a high PSA does not mean that it is definitely cancer. There can be several different reasons as to why the PSA levels may be high.
The PSA test measures the protein that is in the blood. PSA means prostate-specific antigen. This is the antigen that is normally found in semen and the prostate gland. It is not unusual for some of this antigen to enter the blood stream in small amounts. If there is too much found in the blood then the reasons for this have to be determined.
Some of the common causes for a high PSA level are...
Age:
It is believed that the PSA count can go up because of age, but it is important that older men be routinely tested for prostate cancer using this particular test as one resource. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is common in older men. This is an enlarged prostate. It can be frightening because it can bring on the same symptoms as prostate cancer but when it not actually cancer.
Prostatitis:
This is inflammation of the prostate gland. It can be as a result of a bacterial infection and it has been known to raise the PSA.
Infection in the Urinary Tract
This too can raise the PSA and cause an abnormal reading. To conclude that this is the cause of the raised PSA a urine test can be conducted.
Excessive Exercise:
Many men that are enthusiastic about their exercise regime don't realize that this can raise their PSA levels. If a man happens to have worked out or taken a run shortly before his PSA test, it could give a false positive.
Knowing that there can be several reasons why a PSA count could be high makes many men feel more comfortable about going for their regular checkups that include a PSA test. Fear of the unknown can be a dangerous attitude to adopt when it comes to anyone's health.
It is important that you discuss your concerns with your health care provider. If you are worried about a high PSA and you don't feel that you have the right answers then explain this to your Doctor who should be more than willing to discuss this with you in further detail.
If it turns out that your PSA is high as a result of prostate cancer then you should also realize that there have been very significant advancements in the treatment of this disease. The earlier it is detected the more success there is at treating it.
Five facts you didn’t know about testicular cancer
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One of the most famous cases of a man with testicular cancer in recent history is when professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with the disease in 1996.
Read MoreIt’s Movember – time to address men’s health
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Here are 5 things Movember suggests for men to do protecting their physical and mental health:
Read MoreWhen men experience epididymitis
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Epididymitis is an inflammation involving the epididymis, a long, narrow tube tightly coiled at the back of the testicles which store and carry sperm.
Read MoreThe most common urological issues affecting men
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This medical specialty focuses on the urinary tract system which encompasses the system responsible for creating and removing urine from the body, which includes the kidneys, bladder, ureter, and urethra, and the reproductive system of men.
Read MoreDon’t let depression in men go unnoticed
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Sleep difficulties and feelings of anger, sadness, or worthlessness may have become more common over the past weeks or months. But men may not necessarily associate these occurrences with depression.
Read MoreFast facts on benign prostatic hyperplasia
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For any man who is not familiar with BPH, here are some additional fast facts on what this condition is:
Read MoreMale Personalities and the Online Dating Scene
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Dating sites have certainly become the hottest trend and it is something that has become appealing to both genders. Part of men's health involves their relationships. It is interesting to look at the real reasons as to why this form of dating appeals to the guys, and what their personalities consist of.
Read MoreDoes A Short Man Run the Risk of Becoming Bald Faster?
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Many of the men afflicted with this type of hair loss are often not surprised by it. Quite often they will say its normal in their family as their father or grandfather lost their hair early in their lives. Which really helps to support the genetic involvement for this condition.
Read MoreWhy men need “work” even after retirement
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Men, be careful what you wish for when you say, “I want to take early retirement.”
Read More9 subtle signs a man has low testosterone
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If man knows the subtle symptoms of low T, he can get to his doctor as fast as he can to have it checked out and get on with his life.
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