What items are checked in men's physical examinations

The routine physical examination for men mainly includes blood routine, urine routine, liver function, kidney function, blood glucose and lipid testing, as well as special examinations such as prostate-specific antigen.

1. Blood routine examination

Blood routine can reflect anemia, infection, and other conditions. Oxygen carrying capacity can be determined by red blood cell count. Changes in white blood cell values indicate inflammatory reactions, and abnormal platelet indicators may suggest coagulation dysfunction. Before blood collection, fasting for at least 8 hours is required to avoid vigorous exercise that may affect the accuracy of the results.

2. Routine urine examination

The function of the urinary system is evaluated by urine specific gravity, PH value and other indicators. Positive urine protein may indicate kidney damage. Abnormal urine sugar needs to be alert to the risk of diabetes. When collecting mid stream urine samples, attention should be paid to cleaning the external genitalia to avoid contaminating the samples with sweat or secretions.

3. Liver function testing

Enzyme indicators such as alanine aminotransferase can reflect the degree of liver cell damage, and abnormal total bilirubin values may indicate cholestasis or hemolysis problems. Three days before the examination, alcohol should be avoided to avoid taking drugs that damage the liver and ensure sufficient sleep.

4. Tumor marker screening

Prostate specific antigen testing has important value for early detection of prostate cancer, and abnormal alpha fetoprotein may be associated with liver cancer. Men over 45 years old are recommended to undergo annual testing, and those with a family history should be screened for age in advance.

5. electrocardiogram and Imaging Examination

Resting electrocardiogram can preliminarily diagnose problems such as arrhythmia, chest X-ray can detect space occupying lesions in the lungs, and abdominal ultrasound has diagnostic value for fatty liver, gallstones, etc. During the examination, remove any metal objects from the body and cooperate with the doctor to adjust the breathing rhythm.

It is recommended to maintain a light diet for 3 days before the physical examination to avoid high-fat and high sugar foods interfering with the test results. Long term sedentary individuals should undergo carotid ultrasound to screen for vascular plaques, and smokers should pay close attention to lung function tests. When the physical examination report is abnormal, it should be promptly reviewed by a specialist, and the interval between regular physical examinations is not recommended to exceed one year.