{"id":8764,"date":"2025-03-21T20:00:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T18:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8764"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:20:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:20:31","slug":"a-complete-check-up-of-the-body-to-maintain-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/a-complete-check-up-of-the-body-to-maintain-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical examination: a complete check-up of the body to maintain health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"520\">Medical check-up is a planned set of medical examinations that allows you to detect diseases at an early stage, assess the functional state of the body, identify risk factors and adjust your lifestyle in a timely manner. This is not a one-time analysis or examination, but a structured approach to prevention. In many countries, medical check-up is part of the state health policy, and in Ukraine it is available in both public and private medical institutions.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"554\"><strong>What is included in a medical examination?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"726\">The medical examination includes not only tests, but also instrumental examinations, consultations with doctors, as well as filling out questionnaires about lifestyle and the presence of risk factors. You can familiarize yourself with the full range of examinations here: <a class=\"ng-star-inserted\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/a-complete-check-up-of-the-body-to-maintain-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjwvYzAoZOVAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQjgE\">https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/dyspanseryzatsiya-povna-perevirka-organizmu-dlya-zberezhennya-zdorov-ya\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"746\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"746\">Main stages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1504\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"875\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"875\"><strong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"774\">Patient questionnaire<\/strong>: collection of information about heredity, bad habits, level of physical activity, nature of nutrition<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"971\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"971\"><strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"903\">Physical examination<\/strong>: measurement of blood pressure, weight, height, body mass index<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1035\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"994\">General tests<\/strong>: blood (ZAC, glucose, <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/blood-lipid-spectrum\/cholesteryn-zagalnyj-cholesterol-total\/\">cholesterol<\/a>), urine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1110\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1110\"><strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1064\">Biochemical studies<\/strong>: liver enzymes, creatinine, lipid profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1139\">Instrumental methods<\/strong>: ECG, fluorography or chest X-ray<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1328\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1328\"><strong data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1228\">Overview of narrow specialists<\/strong>: ophthalmologist, gynecologist (for women), urologist (for men), if necessary - endocrinologist, cardiologist<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1423\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1423\"><strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1351\">Specific tests<\/strong>: determination of the level of vitamins, hormones, tumor markers, if indicated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1504\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1504\"><strong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1433\">Ultrasound<\/strong>: abdominal cavity, kidneys, thyroid gland, pelvic organs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1538\"><strong>Why is medical examination important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1971\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1659\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1659\">Detection <strong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1581\">asymptomatic diseases<\/strong> in the early stages: hypertension, diabetes, oncology, liver or kidney diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1795\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1795\">Monitoring <strong data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1693\">chronic conditions<\/strong>: patients with diabetes, hypertension, thyroid diseases require constant supervision<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1890\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1890\">Definition <strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1828\">risk factors<\/strong>: overweight, high blood pressure, lipid profile disorders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1971\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1971\">Formation <strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1940\">individual health profile<\/strong> and personal recommendations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2107\">Medical check-ups are not only a way to detect diseases, but also a way to assess a person&#039;s quality of life, stress levels, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2107\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8766\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient.jpg\" alt=\"The doctor analyzes the results of a comprehensive checkup\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/doctor-tending-patient-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2148\"><strong>Frequency of medical examination<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2857\">\n<thead data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<tr data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<th data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2193\">Age group\/category<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2237\">Recommended inspection frequency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2857\">\n<tr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2414\">\n<td>18\u201335 years old (without chronic diseases)<\/td>\n<td>Once every 2\u20133 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2504\">\n<td>36\u201350 years old<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2593\">\n<td>Over 50 years old<\/td>\n<td>1 time per year + additional examinations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2681\">\n<td>People with chronic diseases<\/td>\n<td>Individually, according to the doctor&#039;s schedule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2769\">\n<td>Workers in hazardous industries<\/td>\n<td>Regularly, in accordance with the professional standards of the Ministry of Health<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2857\">\n<td>Before elective surgeries or pregnancy<\/td>\n<td>Full medical examination cycle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"3034\">In some cases, employers are required to provide medical examinations for employees in certain specialties (drivers, teachers, doctors, food industry workers).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3068\"><strong>How is the medical examination carried out?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3420\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3126\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3126\"><strong data-start=\"3073\" data-end=\"3124\">Appointment with a family doctor or medical facility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3209\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3209\"><strong data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3149\">Initial review<\/strong>: taking a medical history, determining the list of necessary tests<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3300\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3300\"><strong data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3238\">Passing examinations<\/strong>: tests, ultrasound, ECG, fluorography, specialist consultations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3351\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3351\"><strong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3349\">Obtaining results and medical opinion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3420\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3420\"><strong data-start=\"3355\" data-end=\"3418\">Formation of an individual prevention or treatment plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3592\">Many clinics offer <strong data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3480\">ready-made medical examination packages<\/strong> \u2014 &quot;Basic Checkup&quot;, &quot;Women&#039;s Health&quot;, &quot;Men&#039;s Health&quot;, &quot;After 40&quot;, &quot;Cardio Risk&quot;, which greatly simplifies the process.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3630\"><strong>What can a medical examination show?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3942\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3689\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3689\">High blood sugar (prediabetes or diabetes)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3732\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3732\">Elevated cholesterol and heart attack risk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3794\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3794\">Signs of chronic stress or hormonal imbalance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3852\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3797\" data-end=\"3852\">Hidden oncological processes (elevated tumor markers)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3883\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3883\">Vitamin deficiencies, anemia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3942\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3942\">Initial changes in liver, kidney, and heart function<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4158\">The earlier changes are detected, the greater the chance of avoiding serious consequences and complications. Often, simple lifestyle changes or early treatment can avoid long-term treatment in the future.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4200\"><strong>Medical examination in Ukraine: where to go<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4460\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4296\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4296\"><strong data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4231\">At the state clinic<\/strong> \u2014 within the scope of the declaration with a family doctor (partially free of charge)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4376\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4376\"><strong data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4332\">In a private medical center<\/strong> \u2014 individual or package approach<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4377\" data-end=\"4460\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4460\"><strong data-start=\"4379\" data-end=\"4398\">At the enterprise<\/strong> \u2014 as part of a collective medical examination or professional check-up<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4629\">The cost of a medical examination depends on the scope of examinations, the chosen clinic, and the patient&#039;s needs. Some laboratories and clinics hold promotional checkups at affordable prices.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4462\" data-end=\"4629\">Medical check-ups are not a formality, but a strategic approach to your own life. It allows you to stay one step ahead of diseases, which means you can live longer, more actively, and more peacefully.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Medical check-up is a planned set of medical examinations that allows you to detect diseases in the early stages, assess the functional state of the body, and identify risk factors.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":8765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[234,233],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-imunitet-ta-profilaktyka","category-rozshyfrovka-analiziv-ta-pidgotovka"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8764","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8764"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8764\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8765"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8764"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8764"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8764"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}