Men's diseases and men's he alth problems

Men do not like to talk about their he alth problems, and some of their weaknesses have even grown into male attributes - dangerous abdominal obesity is proudly called beer muscle by men. The partner is sometimes blamed for erection problems, while the cause is, for example, atherosclerosis or diabetes. Problems with the heart are also often underestimated, because how to give up greasy, "male" neck in favor of "woman's" salads … Fortunately, stereotypes about men's he alth are slowly changing. Do you know what are the weaknesses of male he alth? Here is a list of diseases and ailments that most often affect men.

No? Well - an adult man should take care of his own he alth. But you know well that the strong sex is extremely resistant in this matter. The man does not allow himself to think that something might be wrong with him. Prophylactic examinations are a waste of time for him, unless it concerns… a car. As far as the car is concerned, it is downright pedantic: it will never forget to check the engine oil level or the condition of the brakes. With the car - when necessary - he immediately rushes to the mechanic, but sees no need to, for example, check his cholesterol or blood pressure. And yet gentlemen, although they do not admit it, have their weaknesses. Research shows that they live 6-8 years shorter than women. A statistical Pole lives to 68.8 years, and he could enjoy good he alth much longer. Tell your man: you are not made of steel. Don't bury your head in the sand and see where the threat may come from, as well as how to effectively defend yourself against it.

Men's he alth - stomach and duodenum

More than half of adult men suffer from peptic ulcers. They especially annoy the nervous people, men who live under constant stress and eat irregularly. The cause of ulcers can be ( although this is not always the case) of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori. To check it, it is worth taking a simple test at home (HelicoTest, available at pharmacies). Peptic ulcer disease can be successfully treated pharmacologically today.

Men's he alth - prostate diseases

The prostate lies just under the bladder and, like a collar, surrounds the initial section of the urethra. This is a small but very important gland (also called the prostate or prostate gland). It produces a secretion that allows the sperm to eat well, be fit andmove quickly to your destination. When the prostate begins to enlarge (usually around the age of 50), trouble urinating occurs. Acute pain in the perineum is indicative of prostatitis and requires the assistance of a urologist.

Men's he alth - heart

Improper nutrition, stress, cigarettes, alcohol abuse make the increasingly younger, professionally active men suffer from cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis is particularly dangerous - a disease caused by the deposition of cholesterol and calcium s alts in the arteries. They reduce the internal cross-section of the arteries and blood reaches individual organs with difficulty. Over time, arteries can become completely clogged, and that's a straightforward pathway to a heart attack or stroke.

Androgenetic alopecia

Many men start balding between 18-20. year of life. This is androgenetic alopecia, which is not a disease, but only a genetic disposition. This is due to a local overproduction of the enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, a hormone that causes the hair follicles to gradually shrink and lose the ability to create new hair. There are many medications against androgenic alopecia on the market.

Abdominal obesity

Excess abdominal fat is a pathological phenomenon that doctors call abdominal obesity. It concerns 40 percent. men. It is obesity that causes coronary heart disease, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Changing the lifestyle and diet will help to prevent abdominal obesity from turning into morbid obesity. Less calories, more exercise - this is a recipe not only for improving your figure, but also for avoiding many dangerous diseases.

Erection problems

They can have two causes - mental and physical. Chronic stress and fatigue are common causes of erection problems. They can also be the result of diabetes (damages the nerves) and atherosclerosis (it blocks the blood supply to the penis). Erection is also weakened by alcohol abuse.

Premature Ejaculation

Usually it has a psychological background. In 90 percent. In some cases, it can be de alt with by doing certain exercises for premature ejaculation, by drinking herbs, or by taking pills recommended by an andrologist or sexologist. There are also special condoms. Some gentlemen are helped by an evening glass of wine or a glass of cognac.

Problem

What kind of vitamins does your man need?

• Gentlemen who work physically or play sports intensively need more vitamin C, E, B and beta-carotene. This is due to faster metabolism, and therefore also greater energy consumption.
• Smokers need a vitaminA. When combined with vitamins C and E, it reduces the risk of lung cancer. Smoking men have 40 percent. increased need for vitamins A and E.
• Those who do not avoid alcohol, fast food or Chinese food should support their body with vitamin B1.
• The heart must not lack vitamin C and E (from 100 to 200 mg per day), which protect blood vessels against a heart attack.
• Mature men need more B vitamins (B1, B6, B12), as well as C, E and folic acid. They also cannot lack vitamin D, which protects the skeletal system against osteoporosis.
• For men living in constant stress and overworked, more peace and mental balance will be achieved by regular intake of folic acid along with vitamins C and E.
• Vitamin deficiency also occurs after some treatments. Taking painkillers makes it difficult to absorb vitamin C and B, stomach medications - vitamin C, antibiotics - all vitamins, drugs to lower cholesterol - vitamins A, D, E and K.

Snoring

Snoring can be dangerous to your he alth when it is accompanied by sleep apnea. Their consequence is low oxygen saturation in the blood, which leads to transient hypoxia of the heart and brain, and this may result in the development of coronary heart disease, infarction, stroke, and hypertension. Rhythm disturbances caused by apnea are also deadly. Both snoring and apnea should be treated.

Male depression

Although depression affects women more often, men suffer more from it because they visit a specialist less often. They do not want to take drugs that 80 percent. cases are effective. In times of significant low mood, insomnia, they think that they will cope on their own. They run away from work or abuse alcohol. This makes men more likely to commit suicide than women because of depression.

Men's he alth - skeletal system

In men it is stronger than in women, but due to unhe althy lifestyle they are also at risk of osteoporosis, i.e. bone decalcification. A diet low in calcium and vitamin D3, heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause one in eight men to have weakened bones. The joints are also weak points. In youth, they are more exposed to injuries than in women, which is why in mature age men are often teased by the knee and shoulder joints.

Worse memory

Don't get angry when he forgot to shop again. 52 percent have poor memory. lords in their prime. The cause is sometimes fatigue, atherosclerosis, lecithin, L-carnitine or vitamin B6 and B12 deficiency.

You must do it

Simple exercises for busy men

Manymen, regardless of age, complain about the lack of time. This is an excuse to absolve them for giving up physical activity. But even by doing nothing as you drive from meeting to meeting, you can exercise to improve your body.
Here are some suggestions.

• Do some sit-ups during your daily toilet in the morning and evening.
• Walk up the stairs as often as possible.
• Change to public transport - getting to a stop is also a move!
• During the so-called conceptual work, thinking about a new project, you can raise your knees high. Such a march in a place is a full-fledged training.
• When the computer is processing the data, do some stretching exercises, you can just stretch.
• While sitting in the chair, tighten and relax your buttocks, keeping them tense for 10 seconds.
• As you drive your car, tense each muscle group for 5-10 seconds and then relax it. Repeat the exercise 10 times for each muscle.

You need to find at least 5 minutes each day for these exercises. They are very useful because they normalize blood pressure, heart function, and improve fat metabolism. Research by the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas has found that if you exercise regularly, you will burn about the same number of calories as you do during light training.

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