Memorial Medical Center
815 N. Virginia Street
Port Lavaca • Texas • 77979
(361)552-6713
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SUGGESTED GUIDELINES FOR REGULAR EXAMINATIONS AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR MEN


Physical Exam - Every three years from 20 to 39, Every two years from 40 to 49 and every year after 50.

Blood Pressure - Every year

Tuberculosis - Every five years from 20 to 39

Blood and Urine Tests - Every three years from 20 to 39, Every two years from 40 to 49 and every year after 50

Electrocardiogram - Every three to five years after 50 or after 30 if at high risk for heart attacks

Tetanus Booster - Every 10 years

Rectal Exam - Every year after 40

PSA Blood Test - Every year after 50. If you are at high risk, have this exam every year after 40

Hemoccult - Every year after 40

Sigmoidoscopy - Every three to four years after 50. If you're at high risk, you should have a colonoscopy at age 40

 

 

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