Men’s health issues have been overlooked for centuries. Many are oblivious to the fact that men too can get breast cancer or contract HPV infection. Menopause, a term widely associated with older women also affects men. Most men do not make health a priority. Society often expects men to “tough it out” and not talk about their mental and physical health. However, it is quite imperative In this blog, we will discuss a few diseases/health conditions rarely associated with men.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer in men is rare but true. It can occur in men due to the presence of fatty tissue and breast cells that can become cancerous. Men’s breast cancer’s symptoms and treatments are similar to female breast cancer. Symptoms of breast cancer in men include a painless lump in breast tissue, changes in the nipple, and nipple discharge.
The treatment method for male breast cancer is determined by various criteria like the tumour’s stage and features. Cancer Specialists at Faridabad's Sarvodaya Cancer Institute can help timely detection and treatment of male breast cancer.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Many people think HPV infection, caused by sexually transmitted Human Papilloma centers around women but it can affect men, too. HPV infection can cause health problems in men and can increase the risk of getting genital cancer.
Primary symptoms of HPV infection in men which you may see are genital warts, caused by some strains of HPV, while other strains can cause cancers of the anus, penis, or oropharynx (back of the throat including base of the tongue and tonsils). HPV vaccines not only help prevent infections but are also quite effective in protecting from genital cancer.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are not just a problem for females. Men also suffer from eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge eating disorder. Anorexia in men is an eating disorder that results in severe weight loss situation. Bulimia is an eating disorder of men that causes people to eat large amounts of food and then vomit it out. Binge eating disorder is a condition when people feel that they can’t control what or how much they eat. These conditions can be treated by psychotherapy, nutrition education and medication.
Andropause (Male Menopause)
Andropause or male menopause is an age-related disorder of men. It is not exactly like menopause but a hormonal change that men go through with old age. Some of the symptoms of Andropause are low energy, reduced muscle mass, erectile dysfunction, and insomnia.
Mental Health
Across the globe, men avoid talking about mental health. They struggle with perspectives and outdated ideas about gender. These add to their deteriorating mental health condition. The implications of mental health issues in men could be sudden anger, loss of control, irritability, and aggression.
Simple lifestyle changes, meditation, yoga and counselling can help in battling mental health disorders in men. Eating well, being active, meditation and talking about your feelings are a few more effective ways to battle mental health disorders.
Every individual, irrespective of their gender needs to take care of their health. Lifestyle management, balanced diet, regular exercise and regular preventive health checkups are some of the ways to ensure good health. At Sarvodaya Hospital, Faridabad, we bring several preventive health packages, including men’s health packages with which you can assess your health status. Our highly experienced men’s health specialists will help you know all the required lifestyle changes, diet management and other factors that will lead you towards good health. Book an appointment to consult them.
