Too many men delay medical checkups or don’t go to the doctor at all. According to a study, only 60% of men get an annual male health check up. At Trinity Medical, we appreciate that health check ups can be inconvenient and embarrassing. That is precisely why our team is specially trained to help you make the most of your health. Indeed, regular checkups are an essential part of health management. They can contribute to prolonging your life, maintaining your quality of life, enhancing comfort at every stage of your life, and simply keeping you healthy and happy.
We know that making an appointment with the doctor can be daunting when you don’t know what to expect. So, we’ve compiled below a brief overview of which checkups are necessary depending on your age and your situation.
Every man can benefit from regular screenings to safeguard their health. Frequents checkup appointments will serve many purposes:
There are many different types of health checks. However, when it comes to men’s health, our team recommend new patients to take the following health screenings:
We recommend arranging for regular health checks if you are aware of certain health conditions that run in your family. Additionally, some conditions and ethnicities are more vulnerable than others to risks.
However, if you are new to health checks and don’t know where to start, here’s our list of essential males checkups per age group.
We recommend STD screening tests for sexually active men without being in a long-term relationship.
Regular checkups such as blood pressure and weight checks are essential.
Individuals with high-risk factors in their family should start relevant cancer screenings based on family history.
If there is a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes in your family, these will be tested regularly.
We advise screening for testicular cancer, as well as performing monthly self-exams.
Cholesterol tests happen every 5 years, starting from your first checkup.
We also monitor potential symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer, including a lump in the neck, tinnitus, blocked nose, and nosebleeds.
We will continue existing screenings for pre-existing conditions or individuals at high risk.
Diabetes screenings occur every 3 years or yearly for individuals at high risk. High diabetes results can contribute to liver cancer. If you have high diabetes, we would also recommend a liver function test.
Standard health checks need to involve prostate cancer screening.
Depending on your health condition, your doctor could recommend screening for coronary diseases.
We continue existing tests.
We will also recommend a liver cancer screening for individuals with high diabetes who suspect liver cancer symptoms.
Colon and rectum cancer screenings are advisable for individuals over 50.
On top of existing health checkups, we often recommend screenings for dementia and depression,
We monitor existing screenings. We often recommend screening for osteoporosis, eye and hearing health.
Regular health checkups can prevent unexpected bad surprises. If a condition is spotted early, it can be manageable and treatable. Keeping track of your health can not only prolong your life but also strengthen your health. Additionally, our patients often find that regular checkups can save them money and worries in the long run!
Don’t hesitate any longer and contact our team to arrange for a male health checkup.