Important notes before a general health check

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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II, Senior Doctor Doan Du Dat - General Internal Medicine Doctor - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital.
General physical examination aims to assess the overall health status of each person at a time by assessing the function of most of the organs in the body and helping to detect diseases if any.
According to the recommendations from the American Heart Association, you need to have an annual blood pressure check at the age of 18 and older to screen for the risk of high blood pressure. Therefore, 18 will be the right age for you to start getting a checkup. The general examination will help detect and treat early diseases of blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, hepatitis, ... For children, it is important to screen for birth defects, birth defects, and health conditions. nutrition. Periodic general health check-ups help you get an overview of your current health status. Based on the results of the general examination and tests, the doctor will diagnose, detect the disease early, treat it promptly and accurately, giving a high chance of cure.
In addition, a general medical examination also helps you evaluate and adjust your daily lifestyle, thereby limiting the risk of disease in the future. Periodic general examination is important for all genders and all ages. It should be done every 6 months or once a year.

1. What does the general health checkup package include?

Depending on the age and gender, the general health check-up package will be tailored to bring the best effect to the patient. Accordingly, a general examination package may include:
General clinical examination including: assessment of clinical manifestations of circulatory, respiratory, digestive, renal - urinary - urinary, endocrine, muscular systems - bones - joints, nervous system, mental, eyes, ears - nose - throat, teeth - jaw - face, dermatology. Besides, it is possible to expand the scope of examination to a number of other specialties such as gynecology, andrology, geriatrics, oncology, ... depending on the characteristics and risk factors of each person. Blood and urine tests: Some routine blood and urine tests can be listed as: complete blood count 18 parameters, urine 10 parameters, blood sugar (glucose), blood fats (Cholesterol, Triglycerid, LDL). , HDL ), kidney function (urea, creatinine), liver enzymes (SGOT, SGPT, GGT), hepatitis B (HBsAg), look for red blood cells in stool, some cancer markers,... Imaging: The usual diagnostic imaging is X-ray (many locations such as thoracic spine, cervical spine, lumbar spine, pelvis, ... depending on the characteristics and risk factors of each person); Abdominal ultrasound, thyroid ultrasound, breast ultrasound for women, ... Functional exploration: Electrocardiogram, EEG, osteoporosis measurement,... (Depending on risk factors to have suitable choice).

2. What does the general examination include?

General health examination is a comprehensive medical examination service for all parts and organs of the body to screen for diseases. Including the following items: general clinical examination, consultation, general testing, imaging, functional exploration.
Specific general examination content:
Physical examination, through general parameters: blood pressure, height measurement, weight. General internal examination, detection of a number of internal diseases such as cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, kidney - urological... Eye examination, vision test, consultation, prevention and treatment of diseases eye. General dental examination, check the status of tooth decay, tartar, gums. Ear - Nose - Throat Examination: Endoscopic examination detects chronic sinus, vocal cord, and throat diseases. Total blood test analyzed 18 parameters: blood sugar (glucose), kidney function (Urea, Creatinine), liver enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT), blood fat (Cholesterol, Triglycerid, LDL, HDL), blood uric acid (detection of arthritis, gout), hepatitis B virus (HBSAG)... Total urinalysis 10 indicators: LEU (white blood cell), Nitrite (NIT), pH, BLD (red blood cell), GLU (Glucose), PRO (protein)... Chest X-ray. General abdominal ultrasound. Prostate ultrasound (men). Ultrasound of breast, uterus, ovaries (female). It is best for each person to choose a general health check-up package, a list of examinations suitable for age, needs and financial ability.

3. Tests should be done according to age

In addition to clinical examination and tests, screening should be done during general general health check-up, focusing on each age group:
Ages 20-30: Examination and testing for infectious diseases such as : hepatitis A, B, C, syphilis, gonorrhea... Check premarital health and reproductive function in men and women. Age from 30-40: Check and do tests on blood fat, heart disease, gout, diabetes... For men, check liver and lung function if drinking alcohol or smoking regularly.. Women need gynecological examination, bone density measurement ... Age 40-60: Screening for cancers such as uterine cancer, stomach, liver, lung, oropharyngeal cancer ... Examination and do tests on blood fat, heart, bones, joints, gout, diabetes... Age over 60: Examine and do tests on blood fat, heart, peripheral blood vessels, bones, joints, gout, diabetes , respiratory diseases... Cancers...

4. Attention when going for periodical health check:

Do not eat breakfast, drink sugary substances, gas or addictive substances such as tea, coffee ... to ensure accurate blood and urine test results.
If you have a general abdominal ultrasound, you need to drink lots of water and hold your urine until the ultrasound is done (urine in the bladder helps the doctor see the entire bladder wall, uterus and ovaries (for women). ) or the male prostate and seminal vesicles). If you have a gastroscopy, you'll need to fast so your doctor can better see the inside of your stomach. Do not see a gynecologist if you are pregnant during your period. Married women avoid having sex before the exam date (if there is a gynecological examination). Pregnant women do not have X-rays. In cases of gynecological ultrasound with transducer, it is necessary to empty the bladder completely so that the doctor can easily observe the uterus and appendages. Clean the body, ears, nose, throat, private area so as not to affect the doctor's vision and observation when examining. Depending on the age, sex, medical history and needs of each individual to choose the appropriate examination program. Depending on your age and health, you can choose a period of regular check-up: every 6 months, once a year, every 2 years... During the examination, the doctor may suspect that there is something disease that needs further testing to definite diagnosis There are many health checkup packages available today, you need to choose which package is suitable for your economic ability and aspirations, you also need to consult with medical staff to decide on a health care plan. suitable way.

5.Why should general examination at Vinmec?

General health check at Vinmec is completely different from normal health check, each health check package is scientifically and practically designed to approach the purpose of each examination package:
Early detection of diseases , combine treatment interventions for patients in the most comprehensive way. Helps in early screening of dangerous diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, cancer. A team of specialists, experienced in diagnosis, consultation and comprehensive treatment combination. The system of advanced equipment meets standards, helping to evaluate and give accurate diagnosis. The test system meets international standards (reaching ISO 15189). At Vinmec hospital, in addition to the general health check, there are also many different health checkup packages to suit the purpose of their medical examination and screening such as:
Standard general health checkup package General health checkup package special VIP general health checkup package At Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital, if you want to have a health checkup, medical examination or vaccination, please contact via phone number: 02033 828 188. Press 0 To schedule a specialist examination, press 2 to contact vaccination. Medical staff are ready to serve you.
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