| Whereas the life expectancy gap between males and females has reduced, it is no secret that males still need to pay more attention to their well-being. A few things work against males. They tend to abuse alcohol and smoking more than females. They do not seek medical aid as often as women. Some males work too much, which can add to tension.
There are also medical conditions that only affect males, such as prostate cancer and low testosterone.
One of the common problems men face is hair loss. Heredity, a disease or even drugs can bring on loss of hair.
Though undue hair loss is a cosmetic problem, it may result in low self-esteem and lack of confidence, if not cured. Propecia (Finasterine) is one the most widespread treatments sanctioned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It slows down the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which shrinks hair follicles on the scalp, leading to thinner, fuzzier growth.
Erectile dysfunction affects millions of males around the world. Since the problem is so vexing, many males feel powerless to deal with it.
ED is triggered by physical factors, neurological and penile abnormalities, hormonal imbalances and tension. There are many new methods available to treat male impotence effectively, inclusive of drugs, vacuum therapy, penile injections, urethral pellets, penile implants. The most effective medications are sildenafil (Viagra), vardenafil (Levitra) and tadalafil (Cialis) approved by the U.S. FDA.
Men also fall ill with bacterial infections. Antibiotics are the most efficient medications taken to treat infections caused by bacteria. If used properly, antibiotics can save lives. They either kill off microorganisms completely or impede their multiplication.
A broad-spectrum antibiotic can be used to combat a great number of infections. A constrict-spectrum antibiotic is only efficacious against a few types of microorganisms. There are antibiotics that attack aerobic bacteria, while others work against anaerobic microbes. Aerobic bacteria require oxygen, whereas anaerobic bacteria do not.
Antibiotics may be given in advance, to prevent an infection, particularly before surgery. This is called 'prophylactic' use of antibiotics. They are normally administered before bowel and orthopedical surgery.
Many of the major medical conditions that men face - prostate cancer or vascular disorders - can be forestalled and treated with early diagnosis. |
