Health check or<\/a> A check-up is a set of medical examinations aimed at identifying hidden diseases, assessing body functions and risk factors. It includes laboratory tests, instrumental examinations, consultations with specialists, and lifestyle assessment.<\/p>\n \u00ab"The best way to treat is timely prevention. A health check is your personal early warning system," emphasizes family doctor Yevheniya Andrushko.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Early detection of diseases<\/strong> \u2014 cancer, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid diseases may not manifest themselves for years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Control of chronic processes<\/strong> \u2014 for those who already have a diagnosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Risk assessment<\/strong> \u2014 heredity, stress, malnutrition, physical inactivity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Forming healthy habits<\/strong> \u2014 after consulting a doctor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Prevention is always cheaper and safer than treatment.<\/p>\n For women:<\/p>\n gynecological examination, pelvic ultrasound<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pap test<\/p>\n<\/li>\n mammography (after 40 years of age)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n For men:<\/p>\n urological examination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n PSA analysis (after 45 years)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 1 time per year<\/strong> \u2014 basic checkup for adults without complaints<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 2 times a year<\/strong> \u2014 in the presence of chronic diseases or risk factors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Quarterly<\/strong> \u2014 when taking medications that affect the liver, blood or hormonal levels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Before pregnancy and after childbirth<\/strong> \u2014 full preventive examination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u00ab"Most chronic diseases do not occur suddenly, but gradually. They begin with small changes that are easily detected during a routine examination," explains therapist Maryna Shevchenko.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Agree on a list of tests with your doctor in advance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1\u20132 days before the test - do not consume alcohol, fatty and fried foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Blood \u2014 donated on an empty stomach (8\u201312 hours without food)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If necessary, take the results of previous examinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Don't put it off - your body doesn't warn you in advance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Discuss them with your doctor \u2014 don\u2019t interpret them yourself.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If there are deviations, determine what needs to be changed in your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If necessary, undergo additional examinations or consultations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Create a \u00abmedical record\u00bb \u2014 save all results for comparison over time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The most common myth is that you only need to see a doctor when you already have symptoms. But modern medicine is changing its focus: we we don't treat diseases<\/a>, but we prevent their development.<\/p>\n\n
Why regular check-ups are important<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What examinations should be performed every year?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n \nType of examination<\/th>\n What is needed for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Complete blood count<\/a><\/td>\n Detection of inflammation, anemia, infections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Blood biochemistry<\/td>\n Assessment of liver, kidney, and pancreas function<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Urine analysis<\/td>\n Urinary system conditions, diabetes, infections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Blood sugar<\/td>\n Risk of diabetes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cholesterol and lipid profile<\/a><\/td>\n Cardiovascular disease risk assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n ECG<\/td>\n Heart function, heart rhythm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Abdominal ultrasound<\/td>\n Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Thyroid ultrasound<\/td>\n Hormonal background, nodes, structural changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vitamin tests<\/a> (D, B12)<\/td>\n Deficiencies affecting immunity and energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n \n
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<\/p>\nHow often should you have a health check-up?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How to prepare for a checkup<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What to do after receiving the results<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Health check-ups are not for the sick<\/strong><\/h3>\n