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07/16/2014
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In the week in which we celebrate the Day of Man (15), the Reference Center on Men's Health draws the male audience to care for prostate health.
According to the coordinator of the unit, Claudio Murta, about 90% of men who will accept the office performing the digital rectal exam is indicated by the medical specialist. The problem, alert the doctor, is that about 60% of these patients now arrive with advanced-stage disease.
He explains that, culturally, the man did not go to the doctor.
- In cases of prostatic disease, in most cases, only the patient will, led by partner or family, once you are pain and difficulty urinating.
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The digital rectal exam is conducted in the office quickly and painlessly. The evaluation is performed by a urologist and is one of the main methods for early detection of prostate cancer along with the examination of the PSA (Prostate Antigen Test). It must be usually done after 50 years of age.
To Murta, the problem of prejudice only disturbs the prevention of a disease that is severe.
- The health care should begin early, with monitoring in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. More than demystify the prejudice of the digital rectal exam, it is important that a man keep healthy habits to treat the disease less aggressively, with more chances of cure.
Six steps for prevention of prostate cancer:
1) No smoking
2) Weight Control
3) Practicing regular physical activity
4) Eat at least three servings of tomatoes a week
5) Consume more fish: more than two servings per week
6) Reduce consumption of red meat. The ideal is to eat less than three servings per week
Source: R7
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