Heath checkup for men after 40: The age of 40 is often considered an important stage of life, where many changes in physical and mental health begin. After this age, the risk of many chronic diseases increases in men.
However, these diseases can be avoided by regular health check -up and timely caution or they can be controlled in the initial stage itself.
Often men ignore their health, which can lead to serious problems later. In such a situation, it is very important to detect the disease in time to deal with serious physical problems. Therefore, experts suggest that these people should conduct some investigation. With this, you can not only monitor your health, but can also protect yourself from many serious diseases of the future. Let us know about some such major physical examination in this article.
Blood pressure and cholesterol check
After 40, the problem of high blood pressure and high cholesterol becomes quite common. Both these are the major risk factor of heart disease and stroke. It is very important to get blood pressure and cholesterol tested regularly. Blood pressure testing should be done every year and cholesterol should be tested every 3-5 years. If the value comes more than normal, consult a doctor.
Blood sugar check
Diabetes is a rapid growing disease in India. After the age of 40, its risk increases further. Regular blood sugar check (eg HBA1C test) is very important. This investigation not only helps in detecting diabetes, but also explains how controlled your blood sugar has been in the last three months.
Prostate check
The prostate gland is an important organ in men, and after the age of 40 it increases the chances of having problems. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and digital rectal exam (DRE) help to detect conditions such as prostate cancer and prostatic hyperplasia. These diseases when detected in the initial stage
Liver and kidney check
After the age of 40, it is very important for liver and kidney to be healthy. Liver function test (LFT) and kidney function test (KFT) should be conducted to check the functioning of these organs. These tests measure things like liver enzyme levels and creatinine, which shows whether these organs are functioning properly or not. Regular checks can detect initial problems of fatty liver or kidney, so that they can be treated in time.
Note: This article has been prepared on the basis of information collected from medical reports.
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