MASTER HEALTH CHECKUP - IS IT USEFUL?
MASTER HEALTH CHECKUP - IS IT USEFUL? A full Master Health Check-up helps to see if a person is fit and healthy at the time of physical examination, tests, and X-rays. Any aberration from normalcy will need detailed testing and referral to find out the underlying condition and its extent. If everything apparently is well, the patient needs to continue a good healthy lifestyle, careful diet, regular exercise, maintain a healthy mind and avoid smoking and excess intake of alcohol. HOW OFTEN? Generally, once a year is adequate for an adult. The women need a gynecologist referral in case of any specific issues. More frequent checks are in order in case of advanced age, or cardiac / lung condition, diabetes, or neurological or malignant condition. WHAT TESTS? Blood, and urine tests? Chest x-ray, ECG, ECHO Abdominal ultrasound In addition to the physical examination by the doctor. HOW TO ATTEND THE MHC ONCE DECIDED? The patient has to come to ...