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Periodic health check is an important step, helping to screen and detect dangerous diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke early. However, not all tests are actually required, and some may actually be delayed or omitted.
1. 5 health tests are really necessary for you
1.1 Check your blood pressure level Measuring your blood pressure is an integral step in your overall health checkup. This is a method that helps measure the pressure of the blood against the arteries.
Normally, the blood pressure level in a healthy person is below 120/80. However, if your blood pressure level is 130/80 or higher, it means you have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is the leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and increases the risk of stroke. Therefore, most healthcare professionals recommend that people, especially those in high-risk groups, have their blood pressure checked at least every 2 years and should start at age 18.
1.2 Mammograms During your routine checkups, your doctor may recommend a mammogram to help detect abnormal changes in your breasts early. This test method is especially important for people who turn 40.
From the age of 40 onwards, every 1-2 years you should go for a mammogram to screen for early breast cancer. . For those at high risk for breast problems, it's best to talk to your doctor about how often to see them for better prevention.
1.3 Tests to help screen for cervical cancer The Pap smear can be done during a general check-up to help look for any changes in a woman's cervix. can turn into cancer. During this procedure, the doctor will use a speculum to expand the vagina and take a sample of cells from the uterus to take for testing.
In addition to the Pap smear, women should also have an HPV test to help detect the virus – the virus that causes the cell changes that lead to cervical cancer. These health screenings should be performed annually for women under 30 years of age, or every 2-3 years if over 30 years of age and have had three normal Pap smear tests in the past 30 years. 3 continously years.
1.4 Colonoscopy helps screen for colorectal cancer A colonoscopy is a method to help detect cancer in the colon or rectum by examining blood and polyps. This test is usually recommended during routine checkups.
If you are not in a high-risk group for colorectal cancer, this screening should begin at age 50. However, for African-Americans, it should begin at an early age. 45. According to experts, colonoscopy should be done every 5 years and check the whole colon about every 10 years.
1.5 Skin exams help screen for skin cancer You should have regular skin exams to detect any changes in moles, freckles or birthmarks on the skin early. Dermatologists also recommend doing a self-exam once a month.
When skin cancer is detected and treated early, your cure rate will be higher. If you or a loved one has skin cancer, it's essential to have regular check-ups for regular skin exams.
Bác sĩ sẽ đưa ra một số chỉ định khi bạn tham gia kiểm tra sức khỏe định kỳ
2. Health exams may be delayed or omitted
2.1 Check Bone Density As you age, your bones will become thinner and weaker. Over time, this can lead to osteoporosis, which makes bones weak and very fragile.
The reason you can delay or skip this health test is because it is usually recommended for women over 65 and men 70 years of age and older. This test is only required sooner if you have one of the following conditions:
Have had a previous fracture. Have rheumatoid arthritis. Abuse or long-term use of steroids. Weighs less than 127 pounds. Have a parent who broke a hip after a minor injury. 2.2 Whole body CT scan Whole body CT scan is a method that uses digital X-rays to take 3D images of the upper body. However, in some cases, this test is not necessarily done during a general health check-up.
In fact, whole-body CT scanning not only uses very high levels of radiation, but also often produces false results. This can potentially pose other health risks to the patient.
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Reference sources: healthline.com, webmd.com
