Here are 10 common male health
problems. Health problems are inevitable, the male body cannot and will not
remain in perfect condition always. Keep reading and discover 10 common health
problems that affect men.
Type 2 diabetes: The men at the
highest risk for the type 2 diabetes are older, obese or overweight, have
family members who have type 2 diabetes, and or those who have metabolic
syndrome. In addition, men who are inactive, smoke, or have certain dietary
patters have an increased risk of developing the disease.
Impotence: Impotence is also
known as erectile dysfunction. There are certain factors that cause impotence.
These reasons include obesity, excessive smoking and use of alcohol and other
recreation medications, etc. In addition, impotence can be caused by stress and
performance anxiety.
Prostate cancer: Prostate cancer
is cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate. This health problem usually
occurs in older men. The exact causes of prostate cancer are unknown.
Colon cancer: Colon cancer is
cancer that forms in the cells of a man’s colon. The causes of colon cancer
include age (in most cases men are over age 50), family history of colon
cancer, obesity, poor diet, smoking, acromegaly, inflammatory bowel disease,
diabetes, polyps, and physical inactivity.
Testicular cancer: Testicle
cancer forms in the tissues of a man’s testicles. Testicular cancer usually
occurs in young or middle-aged males. There are two main types of testicular
cancer: seminomas and nonseminomas. Unfortunately the cause of testicular cancer
is unknown.
Heart disease: There are several
types of heart diseases that men can suffer from. The CDC states that heart
disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. There are
several medical conditions and lifestyle choices that may put males at a higher
risk for heart disease which include high cholesterol, high blood pressure,
diabetes, smoking, alcohol use, overweight and obesity, poor diet, and physical
inactivity. Nine out of ten men with heart disease have at least one of these
risk factors.
Prostatitis: is a
disease of the prostate gland. It can cause pain in the groin, pain during
urination, difficulty urinating, and related symptoms. Prostatitis is not one
single condition, it is a group of disorders with related symptoms. The
different types of prostatitis include bacterial prostatitis, chronic
prostatitis/chronic pelvic.
Pain, and Asymptomatic
inflammatory prostatitis: The cause of bacterial prostatitis are common strains
of bacteria. The bacteria are most likely transported in urine that leaks from
the urethra into the prostate. The causes of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic
pain include immune system disorder, nervous system disorder, psychological
stress, infection, pressure on the prostate from other diseased tissue, and
traumatic injury. No single factor has been labeled as the cause; more than one
factor may be at work. The causes of asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis are
unknown.
Hypertension: Hypertension is another word for high blood
pressure. Men who are especially at risk for hypertension include African
Americans, older adults (age 60 and up), men who are overweight, and those who
have “high normal” blood pressures.
Obesity: Obesity can result from
energy imbalance. When a man consumes more calories than he burns, the energy
balance is tipped toward weight gain. Genetics, environment, behavioral, and
socioeconomic factors can all lead to obesity. Obesity can cause a wide range
of health problems in men which include heart disease, arthritis, diabetes and
increased risk of strokes.
Injury: According to the CDC, the leading cause of
fatal accidents among males is motor vehicle crashes. Falls and poisoning are
other leading causes of fatal accidents in men. To avoid injuries involving
motor vehicles all a man has to do is be cautious, wear his seat belt, go the
speed limit, never drive under the influence, and never drive while sleepy. To
avoid injuries involving falls and poisonings, a man should use common sense
and precautions.
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