Check-Up
A check-up is a comprehensive set of health screening procedures offered to individuals who are generally healthy, aiming to detect potential health risks early and prevent future complications. When designing a check-up program, factors such as age, lifestyle, genetic background, and environmental influences are taken into account.
It’s important to note that a check-up serves as an initial assessment, consisting of various tests and checks. It provides a snapshot of your current health status and acts as a consultation report for both your present well-being and future health outlook. However, follow-up diagnostic tests and further investigations are not typically included in a check-up.
Check-ups play a crucial role in maintaining overall health because they enable the identification of potential issues before they develop into more serious conditions. By detecting problems at an early stage, the chances of successful treatment and management are significantly increased. Moreover, addressing health concerns early on is often more cost-effective than treating advanced or chronic conditions.
By regularly undergoing check-ups, individuals can actively participate in preventive healthcare and take proactive steps to maintain their well-being. These examinations help individuals and healthcare professionals develop a comprehensive understanding of their health status and implement appropriate measures to prevent, manage, or treat any potential health risks.
General Check-up For Men Aged Over 40
Men are at their productive best between the ages of 40 and 64 years. However, this is also the period when they are exposed to the highest stress levels, and sometimes they begin to experience various health problems. A check-up is important for both the prevention and the early detection of diseases and problems, and means issues which have already begun can be treated early on. Even when feeling healthy, you should have regular check-ups to monitor your health. This is particularly important for those aged 40 and over since serious chronic diseases like diabetes, chronic hypertension, chronic obstructive lung diseases, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, and prostate diseases amongst others most commonly emerge in this age range. Their onset is often linked to a family history of having these conditions, lifestyle choices, and high levels of stress.Consultation:
Internal Medicine Examination Urology ConsultationRadiological Examinations:
Chest X-ray P.A. (one direction) Full abdominal UltrasoundCardiological Examination:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)Laboratory Examination:
SGPT (ALT),SGOT (AST) ,Glucose , Complete blood count (Hemogram) , Urine analysis , Sedimentation, Urea , Creatinine , Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Triglyceride, Free T4 , TSH Stool analysis , Anti-HBs (CARD TEST) , Anti-HIV (CARD TEST) , HBsAg (CARD test) , Anti-HCV (CARD TEST); PSACheck-up for women aged over 40
Health screening in women aged 40 and over helps to diagnose problems while they are still easy to treat. Women over 40 are particularly at risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, inflammatory joint diseases, and gynecological problems. Also, the natural physiological process of menopause can create physical (such as osteoporosis) and psychological issues (such as anxiety, panic attacks) which a check-up may help to identify. A check-up assesses the general condition of a woman aged 40 and over through hormonal tests and radiological studies designed to highlight issues which may cause serious problems if untreated in later life.Consultation:
Internal Medicine Examination Gynecological ExaminationRadiological Examinations:
Mammography + Breast USG (single) Abdomen US Chest X-ray P.A. (one direction)Cardiological Examination:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)Pathologic Examinations:
Vaginal smear (PAP smear)Laboratory Examinations:
SGPT (ALT),SGOT (AST) ,Glucose , Complete blood count (Hemogram) , Urine analysis , Sedimentation, Urea , Creatinine , Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Triglyceride, Free T4 , TSH Stool analysis , Anti-HBs (CARD TEST) , Anti-HIV (CARD TEST) , HBsAg (CARD test) , Anti-HCV (CARD TEST)General Check-up For Men Aged Under 40
The period between a person’s early adulthood and their 40s is often the healthiest of their lives. However, important precursory signs, like high blood pressure or elevated blood cholesterol levels, must be detected early since they are a key determinant of whether someone develops issues like cardiovascular disease or diabetes after the age of 40. This check-up program is designed for men younger than 40, and assesses the general state of their health and hormonal balance. Overall, it helps to prevent the development of various diseases and premature aging.Consultation:
Internal Medicine ExaminationRadiological Examinations:
Chest X-ray P.A. (one direction)Cardiological Examination:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)Laboratory Examinations:
SGPT (ALT),SGOT (AST) ,Glucose , Complete blood count (Hemogram) , Urine analysis , Sedimentation, Urea , Creatinine , Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Triglyceride, Free T4 , TSH Stool analysis , Anti-HBs (CARD TEST) , Anti-HIV (CARD TEST) , HBsAg (CARD test) , Anti-HCV (CARD TEST)General Check-up For Women Aged Under 40
While the benefits may not differ between men and women, the anatomical and hormonal differences between the two mean that a specialized check-up program has been designed for each sex. This program helps to detect and begin treatment for various potential problems, be they gynecological, oncological or cardiological. This is important since being addressed early is a key factor in stopping problems from developing into anything serious.Consultation:
Internal Medicine Examination Gynecological ExaminationRadiological Examinations:
Chest X-ray P.A. (one direction)Cardiological Examination:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)Pathologic Examinations:
Vaginal smear (PAP smear)Laboratory Examinations:
SGPT (ALT),SGOT (AST) ,Glucose , Complete blood count (Hemogram) , Urine analysis , Sedimentation, Urea , Creatinine , Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Triglyceride, Free T4 , TSH Stool analysis , Anti-HBs (CARD TEST) , Anti-HIV (CARD TEST) , HBsAg (CARD test) , Anti-HCV (CARD TEST)
It’s important to keep track of a child’s general state of health at every stage of their development. Regular health checks help to protect against disease and developmental issues.
In the modern world, children are increasingly susceptible to lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes and asthma. It is important that we initiate annual preventative health check-ups in school-aged children so that diseases and growth disorders are diagnosed early and corrective steps are taken in time. Dental problems, visual problems and anemia are the most commonly discovered problems during children’s’ routine check-ups.
Consultation:
Dentist Consultation Pediatric Consultation Ophthalmology ConsultationRadiological Examinations:
Abdominal Ultrasonography Chest X-ray P.A. (one direction)Cardiological Examination:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)Laboratory Examinations:
SGPT (ALT),SGOT (AST) ,GGT, Glucose , Complete blood count (Hemogram) , Urine analysis , Creatinine , Cholesterol, LDL cholesterol , Triglyceride, TSH Stool analysis , AntiHAV TOTAL , AntiHBs , HBsAg
A genetic check-up involves examining a person’s DNA, which is the chemical database which holds the instruction book for their bodily functions. Genetic tests can identify changes or alterations in a person’s genes which might cause illness or disease.
Although genetic testing can provide important information for diagnosing, treating and preventing illnesses, there are some limitations. For example, if you’re a healthy person, a positive result from genetic testing doesn’t always mean that they’ll develop an illness as a result. On the other hand, in some cases a negative result does not guarantee that the person won’t develop a certain disorder.
Talking to your doctor or a genetic counselor about what you will do with the results is an important step in the process of genetic testing.
What is tested?
- Disease Susceptibility (Multifactorial Disorders)
- Genetic Diseases Carrier State
- Personal Response to Drugs (10 Drugs)