About the Health Information

ProCare is a complete prostate care package that helps men take charge of their health by finding problems early and getting expert advice. MGM Healthcare offers this package as part of its trusted healthcare packages in Chennai, which includes advanced diagnostic tests and expert advice to ensure prostate problems are detected and managed early.

Men over 50 are most likely to have prostate health problems, but symptoms can show up earlier based on their lifestyle, family history, or other health Issues.

Those affected by prostate conditions may notice:

• Trouble initiating or maintaining urine stream
• Increased frequency of urination than others, disturbing social life.
• Difficulty sleeping due to repeated urination at night
• A weak stream of urine
• Sense of incomplete emptying of bladder
• Interruptions in urinary stream
• Pelvic pain or discomfort that can’t be explained

If these symptoms aren’t treated right away, they could get worse over time and impact one’s quality of life.

There are many things that can raise the chance of prostate problems, such as:

• Age factor (risk rises notably after 50 years)
• A family history of prostate illness
• Lifestyle factors including an unhealthy diet or not getting enough exercise
• Hormonal imbalances.

The ProCare package comes with important tests and a visit with a specialist making it a valuable part of a master health checkup:

• USG Abdomen: to assess urinary tract and prostate size.
• Serum PSA: the most widely used screening method for prostate cancer
• Urine Routine: to identify infections or blood cells in urine samples.
• Uroflowmetry: to ascertain each patient’s urinary flow issues.
• Consultation with Uro-Oncologist: for expert evaluation and
  individualised guidance for each patient.

If abnormalities are found, treatment may be different depending on each patient’s need.

• Adjustments to diet, exercise, and hydration intake.
• Medication to help with symptoms.
• Regular check-ups including PSA tests, urine routine, and uroflowmetry Parameters.

• Procedures that are least invasive to the body. (SCARLESS)
• Surgery – as appropriate.
• Uro-Oncology support and guidance through a multi-disciplinary tumour Board.

To be healthy in the long run, you need to take care of yourself:

• Getting your prostate checked every year after age 50
• Maintaining a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables and minimal red meat
• Regularly working out to control your weight and hormones
• Making sure you drink enough water and not too much coffee or alcohol

Men’s health depends on having a healthy prostate. The ProCare package is a full, expert-led team approach to find and treat problems early on, which helps men over 50 stay healthy.