Future Health Frontiers Q&A Men’s Health

What items should be checked during a male physical examination?

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Asked on:Mar 23, 2026 02:30 PM

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      dental checkup
      
      At least once a year, your dentist should check the age of your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth healthy , and whether there is oral cancer. Smokers and chewing tobacco male The number of inspections should be more.
      
      measure blood pressure

      
      If you do not have heart disease, your blood pressure should be checked every 2 to 5 years before the age of 50, and every year after the age of 50. You should also get checked annually if you have a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease, sudden heart attack, or if you have diabetes or are overweight.
      
      Prostate examination
      

      A common digital rectal exam (DRE) directly checks your prostate for abnormal growths or tumors. The Prostate Special Antigen (PSA) test measures a series of proteins hidden in the blood. If the test result is higher than normal, it may indicate that there is something in the body cancer exist. Although it's not officially recognized, you should get tested every year starting at age 40.
      
      Testicular examination
      

      Doctors recommend monthly self-examination of the testicles for abnormal changes or growth, but this is not a substitute for a professional examination by a doctor. The earlier testicular cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to cure. Men between the ages of 15 and 35 should have a testicle exam at least every 2 to 3 years. Doctors sometimes do not automatically perform this test. If this or other items listed in this article are not found during the physical examination, you should request the test yourself.
      
      cholesterol check

      
      Blood tests can check cholesterol levels, including LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and HDL ("good" cholesterol), which can help you assess whether you have coronary heart disease opportunity.
      
      You should have a checkup every year starting at age 20. If your cholesterol levels are higher than normal (a reading between 80/50 and 130/85 is considered normal) or your family has a history of coronary heart disease, you should talk to your doctor about whether you need more frequent testing.
      
      colon exam
      
      Check-ups mainly start at the age of 50. If the results are normal, check-ups are generally carried out every 3 to 5 years. If you have a family history of polyps, colon cancer, or ulcerative colitis, you may need to have more tests.