Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine Available Now
Book Now
  • Skip to main content

International Medical Clinic (IMC)

International Medical Clinic (IMC) specialises in family, paediatric and travel medicine. IMC has provided medical care in Singapore for over 17 years and is the first choice medical provider for the international community.

  • About
    • About Us
    • Health Guide 2022
    • Having a baby in Singapore
    • Our Friends
    • News
    • Social Responsibility
    • FAQs
  • Services
    • Health Screening Singapore
    • Skin Prick Allergy Testing
    • Adolescent Screening
    • Contraception
    • IV Iron Infusion
    • Telemedicine
    • Targeted Medicals
    • Forms
    • Offshore Medical Assessments
    • Travel Medication Kits
  • Doctors
  • Patients
    • Our Patients
    • Register
    • Insurance
  • Careers
    • Who we are
    • Careers at IMC
    • Join Our Team
  • Contact Us
    • IMC Children’s
    • IMC Jelita
    • IMC Katong
    • IMC Camden
  • Covid-19
    • Covid-19 Testing
    • Registration of Overseas Covid-19 Vaccination
    • Sinopharm Covid-19 Vaccination Request
    • FAQs – Pre-Departure Covid Test
  • Appointments
    • 65 6733 4440
      Camden
    • 65 6887 4440

      Children’s
    • 65 6465 4440
      Jelita
    • 65 6342 4440
      Katong

Four key health tips for men

13 October, 2021 by International Medical Clinic

Staying on top of your health does not have to be a chore. Here Dr Lim outlines four areas men should consider to live a healthy life. Here are four tips for helping men to stay healthy. The first two are important for men of all ages, the second two more relevant to men as they approach 50.

Know your BP & Cholesterol

In your 30 and 40s it is about doing the basics right. This is the age where you have the luxury of time to make changes to benefit your long-term health. See your doctor to have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked – they can offer lifestyle advice if the levels are raised. Cardiovascular disease is less common at this age but does still happen, so it’s good to know your ‘baselines’.

Vitamin D & Testosterone

Vitamin D deficiency is very common due to the amount of time we generally spend indoors. It is linked to a number of health problems including osteoporosis and heart disease. A simple blood test can tell you whether you are deficient, something which is easily treated with supplements. Testosterone levels drop of as men get older. For most this won’t require any treatment but very low levels can cause problems with libido, energy levels and erectile dysfunction. Again a simple blood test can show if there is a problem.

Cardiac screening

Men over 50 should have a more in-depth assessment of their cardiovascular risk. Traditionally this was done via a treadmill or ‘stress’ test, but I am increasingly using CT calcium scoring, a scan which looks for evidence of calcium deposits as a marker of disease in the coronary arteries, to predict heart attack. A number of factors including lifestyle and family history will help decide when this test is appropriate.

Cancer screening

Another consideration from age 45-50 (or younger if you have a family history) is cancer screening. The main types of cancer we screen for in men are prostate and bowel cancer although others (thyroid, testicular, skin and lung) can also be considered. As well as specific cancer tests we also run some more general blood tests to assess things like liver and kidney function.

Dr Lim Chun Siong is originally from Singapore and  graduated from Flinders University in South Australia in 2011 and completed his internship and residency in hospitals in South Australia and Queensland (Australia). Dr Lim has experience in dermatology and Men’s Health and  is based at IMC Camden.

Visit www.imc-healthcare.com.sg or call 6733 4440 to make an appointment.  

Filed Under: News

Make an Appointment

Request Online
Call Us
13 May, 2022

Developmental Assessments: What to expect

Dr Gina Dahel, is based in our Children's Clinic and provides an insight into developmental ... Read more →

19 April, 2022

Post Natal Care For New Mothers

It is essential to address the need to nurture the physical and mental health of new mothers after ... Read more →

12 April, 2022

Influenza Vaccine Available: Southern Hemisphere 2022

The new Southern Hemisphere Influenza Vaccine for the 2022 Southern Hemisphere Influenza Season is ... Read more →

© 2022 International Medical Clinic Pte Ltd

  • Copyright
  • Privacy Policy

Website by Singapore Web Design