The Adult Well Male Examination

By:

Dr Madan M Vasandani

                As men, we are faced with challenges that I feel are sometimes beyond us and the number of responsibilities that is put on our shoulders  seem to be on the rise. Men are put in the work field at a younger age and their career life is becoming longer and longer. The span of this intense career life has definitely brought on its consequences. Many chronic disease like Diabetes Mellitus, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Obesity and Heart Disease are appearing at a younger age. In the 60’s and 70’s a heart attack at the age of 35 is unheard of, but now its becoming a common site. Men, its time for you to take control of your health. Do not neglect your health because of your career. Remember, the secret to have a long successful life is by ensuring pristine health 

               Patients often ask me “Doc what vitamin should I take to ensure good health?” Men let me assure you, there are no magic pills to maintain your health. It depends on how you maintain your body. These vitamins are only beneficial if you are lacking them in your diet, which is a very rare possibility if you are eating 3 regular balanced meals. The first step to fixing your health is to find out exactly what your body is going through. Have you ever said “I do not feel healthy” or “Why am I feeling tired all the time”. Well, if you are a male 35 years and above and you fall into this group get an Adult Well Male Examination. You will be surprised what this test will reveal.

            An Adult Well Male Examination consist of a comprehensive History of your current complains, Past Medical History, Family history and also Social History. A Complete Physical Examination from Head to Toe which also includes a Body Mass Index and a Fat percentage  by a Physician is done as part of the examination. An Essential part of the Adult Well Male Examination is a blood test to rule out Cholesterol related diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Liver and Kidney abnormalities and also the presence or absence of Sexually Transmitted Disease. An ECG and a chest x ray is also performed.

               

 Here are some statistics which might encourage you to get an examination done

1.  48 percent of males do not engage in Physical activity
2.  33 percent are obese
3. 32 percent have had five or more alcoholic drinks in one day at least once in the past year
4. 31 percent have hypertension
5. 22 percent smoke
6. 20 percent of men younger that 65 years do not have health insurance
7. 12 percent rate their overall health as fair or poor

 

The Adult Well Male Examination is a fantastic tool to find out a number of health conditions that you might be having. Our body is like a car, after a few thousand kilometers we need to bring the car to the garage to get a diagnostics done and also an oil change. Our body also needs a diagnostics after the age of 35. If you are male more than 35 years  of age, book an Adult Well Male Examiination as soon as you finish reading this article. It may save your life. Call Centrepoint Healthcare at 021 570 6208 to book an Adult Well Male Examination.