Health checkups and screening tests for men in their 20s

Your risk for certain diseases and health conditions alters as you age. Regular checkups and screenings help to catch signs of serious illness. The earlier we get to know the health issue the easier it can be treated. To keep yourself in healthy shape, here’s a handy guide to critical medical tests and screenings you should get throughout your life.

1. Eye exam:

An eye examination is important every 1-2 years. If you have vision or problems in your eyes, have an eye exam every 2 years. You may need more screening as you age.

2. Blood pressure:

Have your blood pressure checked every 2 years starting at the age of 18. If you have heart problems, diabetes, kidney problems or certain conditions you may need to have your blood pressure checked more often.

3. Sexually Transmitted infection screening:

How often men should be screened depends on age, sexual behaviours and other risk factors.STIs can cause long-term consequences if you left them untreated

4. Physical exam:

Get a preventive exam every 1 to 2 years. The physical exam starts with the measurement of biometrics like height and weight or BMI. Vital signs like pulse or heart rate and blood pressure are checked. These parameters are important to determining the future risk of heart or circulation problems. Your physician will do a physical examination from head to toe and will check every mole like their appearance, lymph nodes or any abnormal swelling present in the body

5. Diabetic screening:

Men should be screened for diabetes every 3 years, screening should begin earlier for those who are overweight or have a family history of diabetes. Testing for diabetes usually includes HbA1c tests, a fasting glucose test and an oral glucose intolerance test.

6. Skin exam:

Skin examination should be done yearly. Examination of mole and any abnormal skin texture should have examined by a physician for early signs of cancer.

7. Testicular Exam:

Yearly tests are important for signs of testicular cancer.

For more information, you can visit Healthline and WebMD.