Summary of male preventive health knowledge training

There is no need to pursue "one-size-fits-all" health recipes for men's entire life cycle. The core is to conduct targeted interventions that match their age and living habits, give priority to correcting bad living habits, and conduct regular targeted screenings. This is far better than various expensive supplements.

Speaking of the misunderstandings about "tonifying the kidneys" and "toning the body" that everyone is most concerned about, I was particularly impressed by the case of a 38-year-old programmer I met during the training last year: He worked overtime for three consecutive months and always felt weak in his back. After checking some popular science on the Internet, he bought half After years of taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills, the more I ate, the more I became afraid of the cold and my energy was still poor. When I went to the hospital, I found out that it was not kidney deficiency at all, but lumbar muscle strain and poor blood circulation in the pelvic floor caused by sitting for a long time. Getting up and walking around more, and sitting with a soft cushion for half an hour can alleviate most of the problem. Regarding the intervention of this kind of physical discomfort, the ideas of traditional Chinese and Western medicine can actually complement each other: Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes that kidney deficiency should be divided into yin deficiency, yang deficiency, and qi deficiency, and supplementing without the right symptoms will disrupt the body's balance; when western medicine encounters problems of fatigue and backache, it will first check for lumbar muscle strain, prostate problems, thyroid dysfunction, and even chronic fatigue syndrome. There is no superior or inferior solution between the two types of programs. Only the one that suits you will work. There is really no need to believe in one statement.

Don’t think that only middle-aged people need health care. Nowadays, many young men in their early twenties are taking advantage of their youth to build up their bodies, and there are also many problems. Last month, a 22-year-old college student was admitted to the outpatient clinic. He stayed up late and played games for a week. When he was hungry, he ate takeout and drank cold beer. He held in his urine until he couldn't stand it anymore before going to the toilet. Finally, he suddenly suffered from epididymitis and was hospitalized for a week. Not only did he suffer, but he also missed his final exam. Friends of this age group should not follow the trend of "testosterone supplements" and "muscle-building miracle drugs" in the fitness circle. The current consensus in the academic community is very clear: only people diagnosed with hypogonadism need to use testosterone replacement therapy as prescribed by a doctor. Indiscriminate use by healthy people will only suppress their own testosterone secretion, and in severe cases, it will also affect fertility. If you really want to build muscles, eat well and sleep well than any supplement.

Speaking of people in their 30s and 40s, including older people and younger people, they are really the most troublesome group for our missionary work. They always feel that they are in good health, and it is enough for them to have a basic physical examination every year at their workplace. When they feel uncomfortable, they insist on not going to the hospital. To be honest, I have been doing men's health education for 12 years, and I have seen too many cases where big problems have arisen due to forceful efforts. Let me remind everyone that in addition to routine physical examinations, it is recommended that prostate specific antigen (PSA), Helicobacter pylori and blood uric acid be checked every year for people over 40 years old, especially those who usually like to drink beer, eat barbecue, and eat seafood. There are indeed different judgment standards in the academic community regarding the intervention of asymptomatic high uric acid: The guidelines of the Rheumatology Branch recommend that uric acid-lowering treatment should be initiated regardless of symptoms if the blood uric acid is ≥540 μmol/L. Some guidelines of the Endocrinology Branch suggest that early intervention can be performed if the blood uric acid is ≥480 μmol/L if combined with hyperlipidemia, hypertension and other metabolic problems. You can choose according to your physical condition and the doctor's advice, without having to worry about which one is right or wrong.

As for elderly friends over 50 years old, do not regard frequent urination, urgent urination, and poor urination as "normal phenomena of aging." Many of them are caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, which can be controlled with early intervention and some medication. If you have to wait until urinary retention or hydronephrosis is treated, you may need surgery. For smokers, low-dose spiral CT must be done every year. Last year, there was a 56-year-old man who had never had a CT before. He followed our training and went to check, and found a 5mm early ground glass nodule. After being cut, it would not affect his life span at all. If it had been delayed for another year or two, I really can’t imagine the consequences. What’s interesting is that during the follow-up, we found that the control rate of blood pressure and blood lipids among those who usually like to go out and hang out, even if it is fishing with friends, dancing square dances, or bragging, is about 30% higher than that of those who stay at home and read newspapers every day. Therefore, health care is never just about what to eat. Being in a good mood is more important than anything else.

Many people ignore men's mental health care. They have been taught since childhood that "men don't shed tears easily" and hold back tears when they are stressed. Over time, it is easy to develop anxiety and depression, and even induce physical diseases such as high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. Our suggestion is that no matter how old you are, you should set aside at least half a day a week that is completely your own time. You don’t have to think about work or take care of trivial matters at home.

You can scan the QR code at the entrance of the venue to get the complete courseware of this training and the targeted screening recommendation form. There are also free clinic doctors on site. If you have any personalized questions, you can directly consult them without having to answer them uniformly. By the way, I usually stand up and walk for two minutes after sitting in a clinic for more than an hour. I drink more water and urinate more. This can be regarded as a demonstration for everyone - health care is something that only works if you do it.