Medical Checkups
With the rapid outbreak of different infectious diseases and the increase in various types of lifestyle diseases affecting people, it is vital to take caution and avoid the causative agents & risk factors of various diseases. Some of these illnesses come with their symptoms and are expensive to treat. Also some illnesses do not show any symptoms until they have reached late stages and are more difficult to manage. These are the silent killers and are mostly based on our lifestyles.  Therefore, we highly  recommend regular health check-ups in order to prevent attacks by some communicable, contagious or poor lifestyle diseases which results in expensive treatments.

A normal regime for a checkup would be an annual physical, but awareness of selected variables, particularly in light of family histories, is important and should be checked every six (6) months. These might include blood pressure, fasting glucose, HIV status, serum lipids, mammography, and genetic cancer markers.

When should one go for checkups?

A normal regime for a checkup would be an annual physical, but awareness of selected variables, particularly in light of family histories, is important and should be checked every six (6) months. These might include blood pressure, fasting glucose, HIV status, serum lipids, mammography, and genetic cancer markers.

Half Annual/Annual well-visit (half yearly/yearly)

• Family history • Blood pressure • Body mass index (BMI) • Physical exam • Preventive screening • Counseling • Breast (women) •

Cancer screenings (as recommended)
• Colorectal • Skin Cervical (women) • Testicular and Prostate (men)

Importance of regular check-ups includes
• Reduce risks of getting sick • Detection of potentially life-threatening health conditions or diseases early • Increases chances of treatment and cure • Limit the risk of complications by closely monitoring existing conditions • Increase lifespan and improve health • Reduce healthcare costs over time by avoiding costly medical services • Get updates on new medical information or technologies that are available.

They always say the best defense is a good offense and that goes double for our health. When it comes to staying healthy, “prevention is key”. And that means talking to your health care provider about health tests. Being informed and aware of your body, even when it's healthy, is one of the easiest ways to actively participate in managing your health. Regular check-ups is therefore imperative and each and every one should strive hard to check their health once in a while.

Give yourself a Christmas present or a birthday present each year by doing your annual medical check-up this and every year at Advocate Healthcare. See you soon

Dental Checkups
Screening to Prevent Painful Toothaches and Dental Ailments is important for your general well being. Even though many of us might think that our teeth are in good shape, regular visits to the family dentist are very important. Regular care and prevention of diseases in the mouth help keep your teeth and gums healthy and are the best possible care you can give your teeth. During the dental check up, your dental professional will check your overall oral health for any trouble areas. Tackling problems early on might save your tooth from an extraction or root canal therapy. It is important to visit your dentist at least once, but ideally twice, a year to get your teeth checked and cleaned. Some non-dental conditions have symptoms that appear in the mouth. A dental examination can reveal signs of  other diseases for early detection and treatment.
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