As children we were always made to go for regular health checkups, but as we grow old we tend to skip these useful health checkups. It is important that we detect any sickness or disease at an early stage so that treatment becomes easy and more and more effective. There is always a saying "Prevention is better than cure."
Doctor's visit - A checkup with the doctor may include
Blood, urine, eye and ear tests Blood pressure and cholesterol level Diet and eating habits Immunization and booster shots Check for diabetes Test for STD's and HIVDoctor's visit concerns for men
At age 50 one should check for abnormal lumps in the prostrate and rectal examination and a prostate specific antigen blood test to screen for prostrate cancer. Between ages 65 to 75 if one has smoked cigarettes they have to check for an enlargement in your aorta.Doctor's visit concerns for women
A test for cervical cancer At age 40 screening for breast cancer should be done At the age 65 a bone density test should be done. Women are at risk for osteoporosis.It is important to get all information from the doctor after the visit. One should be well prepared and should be able to discuss freely, the problems faced by him or her. The doctor is the right person to advice and guide you and these should be followed sincerely. One should make the most out of the check up and take necessary action.
Stay Healthy by eating a Healthy Diet !