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Prophylactic examinations are one of the most important factors in preventing disease or enabling a diagnosis at an early stage. It is good to know which tests should be given special attention and how often they should be performed.
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1/ 10 Urine test
A urine test is helpful in diagnosing kidney, liver, and urinary diseases. It enables the identification of a predisposition to the formation of stones, and facilitates the diagnosis of diabetes, jaundice and pancreatitis. The test is also useful in the diagnosis of adrenal diseases, monitoring the levels of calcium, vitamin C and urea in the body. It is also used to detect specific markers present in various disease processes.
2/ 10 Blood tests
The basic diagnostic test is blood count. It involves the assessment of morphotic elements of the blood, which allows to determine the patient’s health condition. Thanks to this, it is possible to recognize inflammation, infection, anemia and other disease processes. During the test, the hemoglobin level is also measured simultaneously. In addition to the parameters described, blood can also be used to determine the level of glucose, cholesterol and many other substances important in the diagnosis of various diseases, including hormones (e.g. thyroid: TSH, T3, T4), antigens (e.g. PSA) or enzymes (e.g. liver enzymes).
3/ 10 Measurement of blood pressure
Regular blood pressure measurement is extremely important. A single result cannot be used as a basis for determining or excluding hypertension or low blood pressure. Home pressure measurement is therefore a valuable source of patient information for the clinician. Blood pressure depends on the amount of blood flowing and the force with which the heart throws it out. The flexibility of the artery walls is also important, the stiffer they are, the higher the pressure.
4/10 EKG — electrocardiography
EKG is a test of the bioelectrical activity of the heart that can detect various diseases of the heart muscle. During the examination, thanks to electrodes placed in specific places on the skin, electrical impulses related to the work of the heart are registered and recorded on a paper printout (electrocardiogram). Performing an ECG test is recommended for people over 45 during routine medical visits.
5/ 10 Dental review
Regular visits to the dentist are very important as they help keep your teeth and gums in good shape. Thanks to periodic dental check-ups, you can sometimes prevent pain, preventing the development of a disease. It should be remembered that tooth decay is a serious disease that should not be underestimated. Therefore, adults should visit the dentist every six months.
6/ 10 Ophthalmological research
A standard ophthalmologic examination consists of various tests that allow you to evaluate your eyesight. One of the most important tests is checking visual acuity, especially in situations where there has been a deterioration in the quality of vision and other eye problems. The ophthalmologist also performs visual field tests and refraction tests, i.e. the ability to adapt the eye to looking at objects close-up and far away. The fundus of the eye is also examined to detect most diseases, and eye pressure is also measured. If a vision defect is found, the doctor will select the appropriate glasses.
7/ 10 Gynecological examinations
Every woman of childbearing age should see a gynecologist regularly, i.e. about once a year. After the menopause, women may walk less often, especially after the age of 60. Regular gynecological examinations, cytology and breast examination allow the detection of, among others, neoplastic diseases (cervical, ovarian and breast cancer).
8/ 10 Chest X-ray
Chest X-ray is an imaging examination that visualizes the lungs, airways, heart, vessels, as well as the bones of the chest and parts of the spine. However, it is important to know that the X-ray examination exposes the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation. In adults, chest X-ray should be performed every two years during periodic examinations, and in people working in harmful conditions or smoking cigarettes once a year.
9/ 10 Ultrasound – ultrasound examination
The ultrasound examination allows you to visualize (on the monitor) the structure of the internal organs that are within the range of the waves emitted by the head. Importantly, this test does not use X-rays. The ultrasound examination may concern: the abdominal cavity, thyroid gland, breast. Thanks to the ultrasound examination, it is possible to detect possible abnormalities in the structure of organs and determine the cause of many diseases.
10/ 10 Mammography
Mammography is a type of x-ray. It is used as a screening test to detect early neoplastic changes in women who have not noticed disturbing symptoms. It is also used to diagnose breast diseases in women who have sensed a lump or have other disturbing ailments, among others. breast soreness or discharge. According to the recommendations, mammography should be performed every two years in women aged 40 to 50 and once a year in women over 50.