29-09-2009
Recognizing and preventing men's health problems is not just a man's issue.
Recognizing and preventing men's health problems is not just a man's issue. The impact that a man’s problem has on his entire family, be it his wife, children, parents or relatives makes it an entire family concern. That is why it is more important for men to give requisite attention to their health and seek regular medical care screening tests. Research has already proved that women outlive men all over the world. Keeping in mind that, men not only have unique health concerns, but they also suffer more from certain diseases. Some major factors shortening the lifespan of men are as follows men do smoke and drink more than women and generally have less healthy lifestyles. Also men have a tendency of not seeking medical help as often as women, many of the major health risks that men face – like colon cancer or heart disease - can be prevented and treated with early diagnosis. More than 60% of men who suffer a heart attack experience heart attack symptoms before the actual attack. Very often men choose to neglect the symptoms, which leads to complications. You can also refer to early heart attack symptoms.
Mentioned below are a few most important heart attack symptoms in men.Mens Health
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Chest Pain: This is one of the most common symptoms of heart attack. The pain is a squeezing pain in center o f the chest. This pain often lasts for more than a few minutes. The patient can also experience pressure or fullness in the cheast.
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Discomfort: Along with the chest pain most patients complain about discomfort. If you have both these signs of heart attack, then call for emergency help immediately.
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Pain in other Body Parts: The chest pain can extend to other body parts as well. Shoulder, arms, back, teeth or jaw are the parts where a person can experience pain.
It is sometimes observed that there is no pain in the chest, but a nagging pain in the shoulder, arms or back. This pain is m
ore often than not neglected which causes complications. Therefore, it is important that pain experienced in parts other than the chest is not neglected as well. The only and the best method of preventing or avoiding heart attacks are to eliminate the factors that create the chances of developing this acute disorder. For those who have had faced attacks in the past, should always be alert regarding the smallest and mildest of heart attack warning signs. It have resulted in severe repercussions in most people; sometimes even deaths.
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