I'm sure we're all familiar with the phrase "prevention is better than cure".
It is better and way economical, to detect and treat an illness at it's early stage. The best way to be able to detect and treat illnesses before they get worse, is by going for regular preventive medical health checkups. In this article, I will be showing you everything you need to know about "preventive medical health checkups"
WHAT IS A PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP
A preventive health checkup is an in-depth assessment of your physical health to identify any illness or risk factors that may be present so that you can go ahead and treat them before they get worse.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GETTING A PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP
1. LONG-TERM HEALTH IMPROVEMENT
By going for regular preventive health checkups, you will not only be able to detect illnesses before they become worse, you will also be able to understand the preventive measures and treatments for those illnesses and keep track of your improvements, thereby improving your health in the long run.
2. AVOID HEAVY MEDICAL BILLS
Prevention is not only better than cure, it is also cheaper than cure. With preventive health checkups, you will be able to catch the diseases before they become too serious, thus reducing the costs of treatment.
3. IT HELPS YOU BUILD A BETTER LIFESTYLE
Preventive health checkups can help establish healthy habits and lifestyles. This leads to a longer, healthier and happier life for the person concerned.
4. DETECTING LIFE THREATENING HEALTH CONDITIONS OR DISEASES AT AN EARLY STAGE
You will be able to detect life threatening health conditions at it's early stage which reduces the risk of surgery and other chronic diseases.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET A PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP
Preventive health checkups are an important way to stay healthy and detect health issues early. However, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how often you should get a preventive health checkup.
It depends on many factors, such as your age, lifestyle and family backgrounds. Adults between the ages of 18 and 65 should get a checkup at least once every two years. While adults over the age of 65 should get a check up at least once a year. If you have a family history of cancer or other diseases, you may need to get more frequent checkups.
HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR PREVENTIVE HEALTH CHECKUP
1. Make sure to sleep for at least 6 hours before the checkup. Lack of sleep may affect the results of your checkup and the doctor may not be able to tell if any change is as a result of an actual problem or because you didn't have enough sleep.
2. Do not eat or drink for at least 8-10 hours before the checkup.
3. Do not take alcohol for at least 24 hours before the appointment.
4. If you have health problems or a chronic illness, bring the medical reports with you. This will help assist the doctor in diagnosing you.
5. Females should avoid going for checkups 7 days before or after their menstrual cycle. If menstruating, you should not have urine analysis because blood contamination would affect the interpretation of the results.
6. Wear clothing that allows access to your upper arm
CONCLUSION
It is important to remember that early detection of health problems is key to preventing more serious illnesses from developing down the road. A preventive medical health checkup can help identify any potential health risks before they become a bigger problem. If you haven't had a checkup in a while, I recommend that you schedule one as soon as possible.
