From ‘manopause’ to mental health – 6 common health issues plaguing men

MEN suffer from a number of common health problems that can cause anxiety and a wide variety of problems.

Often times, they are easy to fix if you know what to look for – but men often don’t know the signs.

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Men can suffer from a number of common diseases – but knowing the signs can help treat them fasterImage Credit: Getty – Contributor

It is a social thing to focus on the appearance of a male body and put less emphasis on the physical or mental side.

But dr. Jeff Foster, who has written a new book – Man Alive: The Health Problems Men Face And How To Fix Them – wants men to understand the common ailments to look out for.

He told the Independent, “Men are conditioned to develop health practices and habits that increase their risk of disease and make it difficult for them to seek medical advice when they need it.

“Bad health is not inevitable for men. The key is to give men the knowledge they need to understand their own mind and body. “

Here we outline six common problems and how to address them …

‘MANOPAUSE’

Approximately one million men are affected by low testosterone. It is known as andropause, or “manopause,” and it mimics many of the symptoms women experience during menopause.

But while menopause usually affects older women, men over 30 can experience andropause.

Men who have this condition can often attribute it to too hard work or a midlife crisis.

It is often overlooked as lumped together with something else or mistaken for general fatigue.

Dr. Foster: “Symptoms are tiredness, falling asleep at the end of the day, decreased libido, increased body fat / decreased muscle mass, poor concentration / brain fog and irritability.

“In later stages, men may also experience night sweats, changes in cholesterol levels and blood pressure, risk of diabetes, and osteoporosis (blood thinning).”

The condition is easily diagnosed – through a blood test – although this needs to be interpreted correctly.

It can then be treated by correcting the cause or using testosterone replacement therapy.

Dr. Foster said knowing what is wrong can dramatically improve men’s lives, save marriages and save jobs.

SPIRITUAL HEATHER

Around one in eight men in the UK has mental health problems.

While problems are diagnosed more often in women, suicide rates are higher in men.

Mental health battles can have a variety of origins and are not always psychological in nature.

Dr. Foster said, “We have to open up. It doesn’t have to be with a doctor, but with a friend or anyone we can open up to.

“Of course there are medications, talk therapy, and a host of other options, but the key to changing men’s mental health is giving men the tools and social acceptance to say, ‘It’s okay to cry’.”

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION

About 50 percent of men will experience erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their life.

Again, the reasons for the condition can be many – so it’s best to get it checked out.

ED can occur due to neurological or metabolic causes, anxiety, or hormonal issues.

Dr. Foster revealed that this could even be due to a narrowing of the blood supply to the penis, which is important to know.

If there is a vascular cause for ED, the patient is likely to have about three years before their heart is also affected – which serves as a good warning.

Prostate disease

It is believed that all men will have some degree of prostate cancer if they live long enough.

It is the most common cancer in men, accounting for a quarter of all cases.

There is no national screening program, but your GP should start regular checkups from around the age of 50.

But often cases are overlooked while the cancer is growing rapidly – some symptoms to look out for include:

• A painful or burning sensation when urinating or ejaculating
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Difficulty stopping or starting urination
• Sudden erectile dysfunction
• Blood in the urine or semen

You can reduce your risk by staying in shape, taking vitamin D, avoiding excess calcium, and getting regular checkups.

CARDIO HEALTH

Obesity is increasing in men every year.

This has an effect on high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and strokes.

Dr. Foster recommends, “When it comes to exercise, it’s a lot easier: everyone should be doing it.

“There is no such thing as the best kind of exercise, but we are not designed to be sedentary, and exercise has been shown to reduce the risks of virtually any disease.”

HAIR LOSS

This is an important issue for many men and a source of great fear for some.

Going bald and losing hair can have a really big impact on men’s mental health and body image.

Many people are attracted to a growing market of lotions and pills that claim to help.

But dr. Foster warns against this and advises men to speak to their doctor to decide the right treatment if they are to go down this route.

Jeremy Kyle and Kate Garraway in an uncomfortable Good Morning Britain moment about the “manopause”

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