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.