I am kind of a perpetual hypochondriac. My friends make fun of me because I'm constantly looking up symptoms for things online. After over a year of blogging about what people search for, I know I am not the only one who does this. People are constantly going online to learn more about health topics. Last month I did a post on women's health topics so I thought that it would only be fair to talk about the health topics that men are searching for as well. There are some interesting things that came up in our results. Since I am not a man, I was not really versed in what a lot of these topics are. I have definitely learned a lot today!
The #1 search that came up was for prostate cancer. I know that this is a really big health issue. Men are searching for everything from ulcerative colitis to prostatitis to hair loss. They also want to learn more about vasectomies and indigestion.
Is there a health topic that you go online to learn more about? If you think that you are experiencing any of these health issues you should go see your doctor. You can also learn more by searching for men's health on AOL Search or going to AOL Health for information.
Top Searched Men's Health Topics on AOL Search:
1. Prostate cancer
2. Urinary tract infection
3. Ulcerative colitis
4. Hair loss
5. Vasectomy
6. Premature ejaculation
7. Insomnia
8. Impotence
9. Prostatitis
10. Indigestion
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Reader Comments (Page 2 of 4)
21. I have all 8 of these afflictions and am looking for a prostate massage
Posted at 10:36PM on Jan 13th 2008 by tradewind2004
22. Most of these comments seem to be totally planted by sponsors. So check this link and see if a new car might take your mind off your health problems. www.bmw.com
Posted at 10:48PM on Jan 13th 2008 by Dave
23. This list doesn't surprise me at all. The one thing I would like to see addressed more is depression.
Posted at 12:08AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Lynn
24. Grow up boys -- just as women must do breast exams yearly, so should all men have their prostates checked. As in breast cancer, prostate cancer when found too late is a lot more difficult to deal with than a doctor's office exam. Surgeries 15 years ago were more devastating with side affects than present medical options.
Posted at 12:12AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Tennisace
25. Why is it that every blog attracts another sales pitch from everyone to sell everything? Please can't we just get some information without someone trying to reach into our wallet?
Posted at 12:15AM on Jan 14th 2008 by mickey
26. What is truly amazing and curiously alarming about this list is that Ulcerative Colitis is number 3. on the list behind only Prostate Cancer and Urinary Tract Infection!! As I have suffered from Ulcerative Colitis for years, I am wondering why it is apparently so common today when in the past it was relatively unknown to the average American male, and uncommon, to say the least, relative to the other conditions on the list. Exactly what is it in our environment, diet or health care (immunizations, use of antibiotics, etc.) that has produced such apparent radical increase in its prevalence? And if its prevalence hasn't actually increased, then what has produced such expressed interest in what has always been a relatively uncommon condition!?
Posted at 2:03AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Bruce
27. I'm a 70-year-old insulin-resistant diabetic with hyperlipidemia under the care of a Diplomate of an International Board of leading specialists in internal medicine.Like the Matines in the LCI hitting the beach at Iwo Jima, Ít's too late to worry now'.Especially the hay fever.
Posted at 2:54AM on Jan 14th 2008 by fred phillips
28. the writer of this article sounds like someone from the 50's and the andy griffith show. why would ANYONE BLUSH about impotence???? grow up aol woman writer. there are sooooo many reasons guys can experience this. i do. mine is from meds do to back surgeries. omg im so red now.
Posted at 4:31AM on Jan 14th 2008 by mark
29. AOL might consider a men's theme opening page as a customer choice when they sign on. Today's posting on male health is "right on." Men are reluctant to discuss health and sellness issues. Sharing concerns would save lives. Most important awareness and sharing lead to an improved quality of life.
vortexno1
Posted at 4:39AM on Jan 14th 2008 by vortexno1
30. All you idoiots waant to de is sellly your products.
Posted at 4:45AM on Jan 14th 2008 by web
31. Today's posting regarding the top ten male health concerns is revealing. America on Line and other providers might take the lead by providing a welcome page for men; as they have done for other sectors of our population. Men are reluctant to discuss specific health concerns. Providing a welcome page for men will encourage greater knowledge, save lives, and improve the quality of live.
Posted at 4:46AM on Jan 14th 2008 by vortexno1
32. Gentlemen - please know ALL your options for prostate cancer. My husband was just recently treated for prostate cancer with Proton Beam Therapy. There are 5 centers currently in the US. The urologist will want to do surgery, the radiation oncologist will want to do radiation. If you want to have a much easier time during treatments and still retain your urinary and sexual functions, do yourself (and your wife) the favor of checking on this modality that has been successfully treating prostate for over 16 years. Here is a site that will link you to others as well. www.floridaproton.org
Posted at 5:44AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Joanne
33. Thank you Bruce for all the information. If I may ask, where did you get all this information? You seem to be very well informed. I guess I forgot to mention that my Testosterone Test came back low. They wanted to start me on Androderm Patches(5mg daily)and Depo Testosterone Injections(150mg-1.5ml into the gluteal muscle every 2 weeks. But I'm afraid to do this without more information. And so far I haven't found any good information to change my mind. I don't know what to do. Anymore advice Bruce or anyone else? Are toy an expert of some kind? I would like to hear back from you. Thank you. LouHawk1960.
Posted at 10:31AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Lou
34. I have yet to talk to my Dr. so can anyone tell me why a 47 year old male would quit having orgasms? And the very few times I do, I don't ejaculate. I reach the moment of an orgasm but at that time then it's over. My prostate exam was ok and the PSA test came back great. Any answers?
Posted at 10:33AM on Jan 14th 2008 by LouHawk1960
35. Bruce and anyone else. I forgot to say my testosterone level came back low. The Dr. wanted me to go on a testosterone patch and testosterone injections.I've heard bad things about both so I was afraid to do either without further research. What do you think? Ant advice? Where did you get all the information you sent me? I want help , I'm just worried about what to do. I'm waiting to get in to see my Dr. I'll listen to any advice anyone has for me. Bring them on. Thanks. LouHawk1960
Posted at 10:47AM on Jan 14th 2008 by Lou
36. I was interested in what the topics might be and I was not surprised to find that the top two were the two I have searched for on the internet. So I nod my head and say, it may just be so.
Posted at 12:54PM on Jan 14th 2008 by harry knisely
37. Prostate Cancer---What your doctor won't tell you
about prostate cancer unless you ask--(1) heat kills
prostate cancer cells (sit on a heating pad while
watching TV and wearing two pair of shorts--Also ly-
copene, found in all red fruits and veggies, espe-
cially tomatoes & watermelons. Been there, done that.
My PSA is 2.8. Mel Strickland
Posted at 10:21PM on Jan 14th 2008 by Mel Strickland
38. We didn't add memmory loss, because we forgot to.
Posted at 11:46PM on Jan 14th 2008 by J. Cclairnex
39. ha.. memory loss is a good one, problem is most people who suffer from it can't remember when they're bored and on the net.. :P
Posted at 12:09AM on Jan 15th 2008 by atom
40. ha.. memory loss is a good one, problem is most people who suffer from it can't remember when they're bored and on the net.. :P
Posted at 12:10AM on Jan 15th 2008 by atom