What Tests are Performed During a Full-Body Health Check-up?

Health is our most valuable asset. However, as we get older, our health naturally starts to deteriorate. With old age, people become vulnerable to many health diseases. In fact, most adults over 60 suffer from chronic conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, and other ailments. Thus, it is highly recommended to get full-body health check-up packages in Chandigarh. Annual health check-ups are an excellent way to stay on top of your health. They help diagnose various risk factors related to serious health issues in the early stages for your overall well-being. 

 

There are various tests that are performed during an annual full-body health checkup, such as the following: 

• Blood pressure test.
• Weight and height measurements.
• Screening for gender-specific illnesses such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and other certain cancer checks.
• Blood tests for diabetes, cholesterol, and other chronic conditions.
• Test for symptoms of various cardiovascular illnesses with Chest X-Ray, ECG, Echocardiography, and other tests to detect heart disease symptoms, arrhythmia, or arteries blockages. 
• Blood and urine tests.
• Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) tests for glucose, vitamins, calcium levels, and other types of minerals in the bone for diagnosis of risk of fractures and serious bone illnesses such as Osteoporosis diagnosis.
• For sexually active patients, the tests may also include screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Infections.
• For patients over 50, the full-body health check-up package may also include eye check-ups, hearing impairment tests, and bowel cancer screening.

Most annual health check-up packages in Chandigarh nowadays also include mental health screening for holistic wellness. After the screening tests, patients are recommended to make the required healthy changes in their lifestyle based on the results of their health check-ups. The doctor may also ask patients about their drinking and smoking habits and recommend limiting/ refraining from them to minimize the health risk for various diseases.

 

If you are looking for affordable health check-up packages in Chandigarh, visit the Tricity Healthcare website to explore our various annual health screening packages. We offer comprehensive healthcare services across the Tricity (Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula. Schedule a consultation today!