We live in such hectic times that we often neglect our own
health. Most of the times, work comes first or we have some money issues to
deal with or we put the health of our children at the forefront. However, you
cannot take care of your children, or any of the previously mentioned issues,
if you are not well. Sometimes, an illness takes us by surprise and we feel
helpless. Therefore, it’s good to know that most health problems can be
prevented or managed if discovered on time. Here is a list of check-ups you
should not miss.
health. Most of the times, work comes first or we have some money issues to
deal with or we put the health of our children at the forefront. However, you
cannot take care of your children, or any of the previously mentioned issues,
if you are not well. Sometimes, an illness takes us by surprise and we feel
helpless. Therefore, it’s good to know that most health problems can be
prevented or managed if discovered on time. Here is a list of check-ups you
should not miss.
General check-ups
Below are listed some of the general tests and exams you
should not neglect, regardless of your age and sex. They can be of great help
in determining whether there is something wrong and if you have any
predispositions for a certain disease.
should not neglect, regardless of your age and sex. They can be of great help
in determining whether there is something wrong and if you have any
predispositions for a certain disease.
An annual check-up with your doctor
You can choose to visit your physician once a year for a
routine physical exam. While some people believe that this is not a necessity,
your age, general health, and certain risk factors should affect your decision
about this. Your doctor will listen to your heart, measure your blood pressure, take your height
and weight and check your vital signs. They will probably inquire about your
lifestyle and health in general. If you have any concerns, talk to them and see
whether they can recommend a specialist for a certain issue.
routine physical exam. While some people believe that this is not a necessity,
your age, general health, and certain risk factors should affect your decision
about this. Your doctor will listen to your heart, measure your blood pressure, take your height
and weight and check your vital signs. They will probably inquire about your
lifestyle and health in general. If you have any concerns, talk to them and see
whether they can recommend a specialist for a certain issue.
Get your cholesterol levels checked
Cholesterol tests check for fat in your blood. If you are
older than 20 and don’t suffer from any heart or blood vessel diseases, you
should check your levels every five years. High cholesterol can often result in
stroke and heart disease, so check with your doctor when and how often you
should take this test.
older than 20 and don’t suffer from any heart or blood vessel diseases, you
should check your levels every five years. High cholesterol can often result in
stroke and heart disease, so check with your doctor when and how often you
should take this test.
Do a blood sugar test
This test will help you check for prediabetes and diabetes.
In case you have diabetes risk factors or are overweight, you should not skip
this. People usually get tested at the age of 45, but it can be conducted
earlier as well.
In case you have diabetes risk factors or are overweight, you should not skip
this. People usually get tested at the age of 45, but it can be conducted
earlier as well.
Visit your dentist regularly
Going to your dentist at least twice a year is important as
it can help you discover problems early on. Whether it’s cavities, gum disease
or any other problem, expert dentists like those from Church St
Dental will be able to help you out. Teeth and mouth problems can
often be a sign of a more serious problem, so don’t wait until it’s too late.
it can help you discover problems early on. Whether it’s cavities, gum disease
or any other problem, expert dentists like those from Church St
Dental will be able to help you out. Teeth and mouth problems can
often be a sign of a more serious problem, so don’t wait until it’s too late.
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Check your eyesight
You should also make an appointment with an eye doctor and
check your vision. They will help you preserve your eyesight and prevent any
long-term issues. And don’t worry – if you don’t like wearing glasses, you can
turn to contacts.
check your vision. They will help you preserve your eyesight and prevent any
long-term issues. And don’t worry – if you don’t like wearing glasses, you can
turn to contacts.
For women
Of course, there are tests which only women can undergo and
these are the most crucial ones you should not neglect.
these are the most crucial ones you should not neglect.
Mammograms
As you are probably aware, mammograms screen for breast
cancer, which is most definitely something you would like to catch in the early
stages. Seeing as to how the risk increases with age, you should start doing
annual or biannual screenings once you reach the age of 45. Consult with your
doctor to see how often you should get tested. Moreover, do not neglect the
importance of breast exams. Starting in your 20s, schedule an exam every three
years. Alternatively, you can also learn how to do a self-exam.
cancer, which is most definitely something you would like to catch in the early
stages. Seeing as to how the risk increases with age, you should start doing
annual or biannual screenings once you reach the age of 45. Consult with your
doctor to see how often you should get tested. Moreover, do not neglect the
importance of breast exams. Starting in your 20s, schedule an exam every three
years. Alternatively, you can also learn how to do a self-exam.
Pap smear
A Pap test checks your cervix for cancers. A doctor will
take some cells from your cervix and test them. Getting tested every three
years is recommended, but talk to your doctor to see what will work best for
you.
take some cells from your cervix and test them. Getting tested every three
years is recommended, but talk to your doctor to see what will work best for
you.
For men
On the other hand, here are some tests men should not
overlook.
overlook.
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Testicular exam
While most cancers usually appear after the age of 40,
testicular cancer is known to affect men aged 20 to 35. Conduct some
self-exams, and if you notice any lumps or tenderness, contact your doctor.
Furthermore, you can have an exam during your routine check-up.
testicular cancer is known to affect men aged 20 to 35. Conduct some
self-exams, and if you notice any lumps or tenderness, contact your doctor.
Furthermore, you can have an exam during your routine check-up.
Prostate exam
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death
in men, which means that it is not something you should take lightly. There are
several ways to test for prostate cancer so
check with your physician whether you should get tested and how often.
in men, which means that it is not something you should take lightly. There are
several ways to test for prostate cancer so
check with your physician whether you should get tested and how often.
There are plenty of other exams you should consider. Consult
your doctor during your annual check-up and they’ll be glad to tell you which
exams you should undergo.
your doctor during your annual check-up and they’ll be glad to tell you which
exams you should undergo.
Fiona Adams is a freelance lifestyle writer inspired by traveling and
colorful world around her. Different cultures, people and food make her want to
stay on the road forever.
colorful world around her. Different cultures, people and food make her want to
stay on the road forever.
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