SELF-CARE CORNER Men can face health challenges at each stage of life. A yearly visit with a primary care doctor ensures access to the appropriate screenings. While some screenings are a standard part of routine medical care, a doctor may recommend additional screenings specific to a man’s health and family history. Men aged 18 to […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man cannot get an erection or cannot keep an erection long enough to have sex. It can happen at any age but it is more common in men over the age of 75. While it may seem like a symptom of aging, erectile dysfunction is not caused
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MEDICAL NEWS Benign prostatic hyperplasia, sometimes called BPH or enlarged prostate, is a condition where a man’s prostate gland gets larger. It is the most common prostate problem for men older than age 50. And, up to 90 percent of men over age 80 have it. An enlarged prostate is not cancer, and for many
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MEDICAL NEWS Men who are physically active are at lower risk of waking up at night to urinate (a condition called nocturia), according to a study led by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher and published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Nocturia is the most common and bothersome lower
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WELL-BEING Even if you feel fine, you should see your doctor for regular health screenings. Many health conditions cause no symptoms in their earliest stages. Screenings can help you get earlier treatment and a better outcome. The National Institutes of Health recommends the following tests for men: Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Adults ages 65 to 75
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Men’s Health The testicles (also called testes) are two oval shaped organs that make and store sperm. They also make male sex hormones. The testicles are inside the scrotum. This sac of skin hangs under the penis. The scrotum can swell or be painful without a testicle problem. An example of this is an inguinal
Men’s Health Jock itch is an infection of the skin on the groin and upper inner thigh areas. Signs & Symptoms * Redness. * Itching. * Raised red rash with borders. Center areas of the rash are dry with small scales. Causes Jock itch is usually caused by a fungus. It can also result from
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Kidney stones are hard masses of mineral deposits formed in the kidney(s). They can be as small as a tiny pebble or an inch or more across. They are more common in men. Kidney Stones Signs & Symptoms Some kidney stones cause no symptoms. Small ones can be passed, without pain,
