{"id":8358,"date":"2025-03-07T06:09:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T04:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8358"},"modified":"2026-05-27T12:57:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:57:42","slug":"medical-examination-is-the-key-to-research-for-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/medical-examination-is-the-key-to-research-for-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical examination: key studies for health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"132\"><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"130\">What is a medical examination and why is it important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"402\">A medical examination is a comprehensive process of assessing a person&#039;s health, which includes various tests, instrumental research methods, and specialist consultations. Regular diagnostics allow for timely detection of diseases, initiation of treatment at early stages, and prevention of complications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"668\">Modern medicine offers a wide range of diagnostic methods that allow you to assess the condition of the cardiovascular, endocrine, digestive and other systems of the body. Thanks to the development of technology, medical examinations have become more accurate, faster and more comfortable for patients.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"714\"><strong data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"712\">Why undergo a medical examination?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"876\">Regular medical check-ups are necessary not only for people with chronic diseases, but also for anyone who wants to stay healthy and continue an active life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"927\">The main reasons for undergoing medical examinations:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1576\">\n<li data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1036\"><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"962\">Early detection of diseases<\/strong> \u2013 early diagnosis significantly increases the effectiveness of treatment.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1170\"><strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1068\">Control of chronic conditions<\/strong> \u2013 allows timely adjustment of therapy for diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid diseases.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1279\"><strong data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1209\">Assessment of general health<\/strong> \u2013 helps to identify abnormalities in the functioning of internal organs.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1320\">Preparation for physical activity<\/strong> \u2013 a medical examination is recommended for athletes and people who plan to change their activity level.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1576\"><strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1445\">Prevention of age-related changes<\/strong> \u2013 timely detection of age-related changes in the functioning of the cardiovascular, hormonal and digestive systems allows preventing their complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1633\"><strong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1631\">How often should you have a medical examination?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1739\">The frequency of medical examinations depends on age, health status, and the presence of risk factors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<thead data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1798\">\n<tr data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1798\">\n<th data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1756\">Category<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1798\"><strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1794\">Recommended frequency of examinations<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<tr data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1901\">\n<td>Young people under 30 years old<\/td>\n<td>Once every 2-3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1945\">\n<td>People 30-40 years old<\/td>\n<td>Once every 1-2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1983\">\n<td>People 40-50 years old<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2042\">\n<td>Patients with chronic diseases<\/td>\n<td>2 times a year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2115\">\n<td>People over 60 years old<\/td>\n<td>1-2 times a year depending on health condition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2181\"><strong data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2179\">What examinations are included in a comprehensive medical examination?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2313\">A medical examination includes several key stages: clinical tests, instrumental diagnostic methods, and doctor consultations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2355\"><strong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2353\">General blood and urine tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2514\">Laboratory tests help assess the general condition of the body, identify inflammatory processes, organ dysfunction, and susceptibility to certain diseases.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<thead data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<tr data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2583\">\n<th data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2534\"><strong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2533\">Research<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2552\"><strong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2551\">What determines<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2583\"><strong data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2579\">Recommended frequency<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<tr data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2730\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/hematological-panel\/zagalnyj-rozgornutyj-analiz-krovi-avtomatychnyj-analyzer-wbc-lym-mid-grn-lym-mid-grn-rbc-hb-hct-mcv-mch-mchc-rdw-plt-pct-mpv-pdw-3-histogramy-wbc-rbc-plt-shoe-ruchnyj-pidrahunok-lejkotsytarnoyi-fo\/\">Complete blood count<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Determines hemoglobin levels, inflammatory processes<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2833\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/kidney-function\/urea-nitrogen-blood-urea-nitrogen\/\" title=\"Blood urea nitrogen\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"474\">Biochemical blood test<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Evaluates liver and kidney function, cholesterol levels<\/td>\n<td>Once every 1-2 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2911\">\n<td>Blood sugar test<\/td>\n<td>Determines the risk of diabetes<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2999\">\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/research-of-sex\/zagalnyj-klinichnyj-analiz-sechi\/\">General urine analysis<\/a><\/td>\n<td>Evaluates kidney and urinary tract function<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3045\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8367\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/high-angle-health-professional-drawing-blood-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3045\"><strong data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3043\">Instrumental diagnostic methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3163\">These studies allow you to obtain detailed information about the condition of internal organs and identify hidden pathologies.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3542\">\n<li data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3264\"><strong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3193\">Ultrasound of internal organs<\/strong> \u2013 assessment of the condition of the liver, kidneys, pancreas, and gallbladder.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3355\"><strong data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3295\">ECG (electrocardiogram)<\/strong> \u2013 diagnostics of cardiac rhythm disorders and ischemic changes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3446\"><strong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3393\">Fluorography or X-ray of the lungs<\/strong> \u2013 prevention <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/all-sunday-fight-against-tuberculosis\/\" title=\"World Tuberculosis Day\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"448\">tuberculosis<\/a> and lung diseases.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3542\"><strong data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3463\">MRI or CT scan<\/strong> \u2013 used for detailed analysis of the brain, joints, and spine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3602\"><strong data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3600\">Specialized examinations for men and women<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3635\"><strong data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3633\">Examination for women<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3739\">Women need to regularly undergo gynecological examinations and check the condition of the reproductive system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"4133\">\n<thead data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3808\">\n<tr data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3808\">\n<th data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3759\"><strong data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3758\">Research<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3777\"><strong data-start=\"3761\" data-end=\"3776\">What determines<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3808\"><strong data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3804\">Recommended frequency<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"4133\">\n<tr data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3957\">\n<td>Gynecological examination<\/td>\n<td>Detection of pathologies of the female reproductive system<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4047\">\n<td>Mammography<\/td>\n<td>Diagnosis of breast pathologies<\/td>\n<td>1 time in 2 years after 40 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4133\">\n<td>Cytological analysis (PAP test)<\/td>\n<td>Cervical cancer detection<\/td>\n<td>Once every 1-3 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4 data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4170\"><strong data-start=\"4140\" data-end=\"4168\">Examination for men<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4172\" data-end=\"4274\">Men should undergo urological examinations to monitor the condition of the prostate and genitourinary system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<table data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4564\">\n<thead data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4343\">\n<tr data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4343\">\n<th data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4294\"><strong data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4293\">Research<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4312\"><strong data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4311\">What determines<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4343\"><strong data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4339\">Recommended frequency<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4564\">\n<tr data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4482\">\n<td>Urological examination<\/td>\n<td>Detection of prostate diseases<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4483\" data-end=\"4564\">\n<td>PSA blood test<\/td>\n<td>Prostate cancer detection<\/td>\n<td>Once a year after 45 years of age<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4603\"><strong data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4601\">Where to get a medical examination<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4705\">Laboratory <strong data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4633\">Medilab Plus<\/strong> offers a wide range of diagnostic tests for health assessment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4773\"><strong data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4771\">Benefits of undergoing a medical examination at Medilab Plus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"5012\">\n<li data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4820\">modern equipment for accurate diagnostics<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4821\" data-end=\"4877\">quick results online or in-office<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4878\" data-end=\"4933\">the possibility of a comprehensive examination of the whole body<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"5012\">consultations with doctors on the interpretation of tests and further recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a medical examination and why is it important? 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