Ignorance cannot always be bliss!
The risk of not knowing is far greater than knowing and acting on it. I am talking about your health! Yes, it took a new, mysterious virus and the pandemic for us to realize that health is the most expensive gift we have, and we should take good care of it. If you don’t care for yourself, no one else will. That is self-love in the new form!
The very first step to good health is simple. Take a preventive health check-up.
Health screening is different from diagnostic tests. Diagnostic tests are done after the patient complains of some ailment. Health screening, on the other hand, is done even when one feels healthy, to see and check if one has a particular health condition without any symptoms or signs.
Why go for health screening? Well, it is a powerful tool to supercharge your health. An important reason is to detect any disorder or disease the body may be fighting without showing any obvious symptoms. Early detection is always helpful as doctors can treat the condition or disease before it progresses or becomes bigger.
So, which health screenings a healthy-looking person should go for?
There are basic preventive check-up packages, and then, there are specialized check-ups that check for more serious illnesses. For ease of understanding let us categorize the tests.
Category 1:
Screening tests that are beneficial for everyone.
Test Name | Frequency | Recommended For |
Obesity (body Mass Index, weight, and circumference) | Once a year | everyone who is 18 years and above |
hypertension (blood pressure) | Once a year or twice a year | everyone who is 18 years and above |
Diabetes Mellitus (blood sugar levels) | Twice a year | Individuals above the age of 40 years |
Hyperlipidemia or lipid profile (cholesterol levels) | Twice a year | Individuals above the age of 40 years |
Kidney function, lung function | Once a year | Individuals above the age of 40 years |
abdominal check | Once a year | Individuals above the age of 40 years |
thyroid profile | Twice a year | Individuals above the age of 40 years |
Vitamin B12 and D | Twice a year | Individuals above the age of 40 years |
Category 2:
Tests which are recommended for a certain age group. These are over and above the basic tests that any doctor would recommend.
Test Name | Frequency | Recommended For |
2D Echo Cardiography, Electrocardiogram | Once a year | Individuals above the age of 50 years |
PAP smear and mammography (for women) | Once in two years | Women above the age of 35years |
Basic Cancer screening tests | Once a year | Individuals above 50 years |
Infection markers | Once a year | Individuals above 50 years |
Indus Health Plus offers a comprehensive range of packages to suit every individual. You can even customize the packages to suit your need. These tests equip you with the exact health status of your body and further help you to achieve your health goals. Some serious illnesses can be caught in the early stages with the tests. Early detection helps to start the treatment and helps cure or delay the onset of the disease.
Serious illnesses, if not treated, can be an expensive affair in the later stages. Hospital bills can pile up, and medication is also expensive. Regular check-ups keep these future expenses in check. The disease is detected and treated before it progresses and becomes large and unmanageable.
Our health packages are designed by experts, keeping in mind the health impact factors in today’s world. The best part is that all these tests are economical and affordable. Our doctors also offer counselling and consultation post-check-ups. Remember to make family preventive health check-ups a part of your yearly plan.
Whether you plan a family health screening or a customized one, our helpful staff is always there to guide you through the process. A call and appointment at Indus are all you need to iron out the kinks! What are you waiting for? Contact us today!
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