It’s very common for people to visit the doctor only when they are sick or are experiencing problems. However, it is important to get health checkups at more regular intervals. General health checkups are vital for all age groups to check for current or emerging health problems. These check-ups help detect a disease before it becomes a risk to your life or turns fatal. They also helped reduce complications and costs incurred during the treatment. But, what does a general health checkup include? Read on to learn more.
What is Involved in a General Health Checkup?
A general health check-up typically involves asking for:
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Clinical history:
The clinician may ask for your medical history and will update your health chart to keep your medical record updated for your next visit.
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Family history:
Healthcare professionals require a complete and updated family history of diseases so that they can determine which diseases are common in your family and screen you for those.
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Medical History:
Your healthcare professional can ask for a record of your medical history, including a review of all medications you take and previous surgeries, to get an update on your health history.
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Daily lifestyle
They may ask about your habits, such as recreational drug use, alcohol use, smoking, exercise, and sexual practices, if any.
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Testing:
The healthcare practitioner may also perform a physical examination or ask you to run certain procedures and diagnostic tests. These can include any of the following:
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Cholesterol test
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Glucose level test
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Blood pressure reading
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Eye checks
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Breast examination
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BMI, waist, and hip measurements
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Cancer screening tests
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Sexually transmitted disease testing (for sexually active adults)
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Dental check and cleaning
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Hearing impairment tests for adults
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Bone density test for osteoporosis
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Prostate-specific antigen test for men
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Mammogram or pap smear for women
Conclusion
Regular health checkups are essential for a healthy, happy, and longer life. They help you control your health by giving you crucial information about your body and, in advance, guiding you to modify your lifestyle based on your screening test results. Choose a good health insurance policy that covers a general health checkup plan to help avoid expensive surgeries and therapies.
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