Men’s Health

It is often said that men, on average, pay less attention to their health compared to women. This observation is alarming in many ways as lack of focus or poor emphasis on health can lead to severe consequences. While health risks do not always arise immediately, these can quickly snowball into larger complications in the long run. If such risks are not attended to in the early stages, the long-term consequences may no longer be reversible.

Aside from conditions like heart disease, stroke, and similar issues, men are also at risk of unique issues like prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction. All these points highlight the importance of Men’s Health and learning to make conscious and healthy decisions.

The first step to your health journey would be finding a doctor who can examine you and help you get started with your healthcare plan. Here at Narooma Medical Centre, we pride ourselves in providing nothing short of quality service as we put our patient’s health at the top of our priorities. We start with a standard consultation where your physician will assess your general condition and ask about important information, such as lifestyle, family history of diseases, and the like.

After your first consultation, your physician will then conduct a series of tests to get a more comprehensive assessment of your health. Aside from the standard blood sugar and pressure check and heart check, you may also be asked for a urine test to check your urologic condition. Specific procedures, such as a prostate, testes, and STD check may also be done if deemed fit or if applicable to your situation.

While the list of tests may sound exhaustive, these are all done to ensure that you are in tiptop shape. Should you have any underlying conditions that need to be addressed, early detection is key to treating them before they become worse. That said, even after these tests are performed, you must still visit your doctor regularly for routine check-ups to ensure that you are in good health.