How Often Should I Do Health Screening?
3 Minutes ReadWhy do Health Screening?
In Singapore, regular health screenings are recommended as they help to
detect any potential health issues early on, including underlying
issues that may not have symptoms. The frequency of these
screenings depends on various factors such as your age, gender,
family history, lifestyle, and overall health.
By undergoing regular medical examinations and full body check-ups, you can
also detect issues when they are more easily treatable, hence improving your
treatment outcomes. It can also help to monitor the effectiveness of any
ongoing treatments and ensure that you are in good health.
How often should my Health Screening be?
In general, it is recommended to undergo a medical check-up every 1-3 years. This can include screenings for common health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol.
What type of Health Screening should I do?
A full medical examination typically includes a physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, and sometimes imaging tests such as X-Rays , Ultrasound Scans, Computed Tomography (CT) scans, and even Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scans. These tests can help to identify any underlying health issues and ensure that you are in good overall health.
Age-related factor for Health Screening
If you are over 50 years old or at high risk, it is recommended to
undergo additional screenings for conditions such as colon cancer and prostate
cancer (for men). Colon cancer screening can help to
detect abnormal growths in the colon (also known as polyps) that may eventually turn
into cancer. Prostate cancer screening can help to
detect the presence of prostate cancer in its early stages, when it is most
treatable.
Women aged 40 and above or at high risk should also undergo regular
mammography screenings for breast cancer. Mammography is a type of imaging
test that uses x-rays to create detailed images of the breast tissue. These images
can help to detect the presence of breast cancer in its early stages, when it is
most treatable.
It is important to note that if you develop symptoms at any stage of your life, e.g.
feeling lumps in one’s breast at a young age, you should get a doctor’s opinion. The
above guidelines are meant to be taken generally, and if you have doubts or
experience any symptoms, you should always consult a doctor early.
Family history risk factor for Health Screening
If you have a family history of a particular health condition, it is recommended to undergo screenings for that condition more frequently. For example, if you have a family history of breast cancer, you may need to undergo mammography screenings more frequently than the recommended guidelines.
What else can I do apart from Health Screening?
In addition to regular health screenings, it is also important to maintain a
healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly,
and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. These
steps can help to reduce the risk of developing certain health
conditions and improve your overall health.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can also help to prevent the
development of chronic conditions such as obesity,
heart disease, and diabetes. These conditions can have a
significant impact on your overall health and quality of life, and can be
costly to treat.
You may also consult your doctor to determine the appropriate frequency of
health screenings based on your individual circumstances. Your doctor
can help to assess your risk of developing certain health conditions and recommend
the necessary screenings and lifestyle changes to help prevent or manage these
conditions.
Overall, undergoing regular health screenings is crucial for you towards leading a
healthy, longer and happier life. ATA Medical provides a wide
variety of health screening packages for different needs and age
groups. Book easily with us through WhatsApp.
Full Body Check Up at ATA Medical
Our one-stop health screening centre has a Chest
X-Ray, Ultrasound, and Computed Tomography (CT) scans. We also provide a
variety of comprehensive health screening
packages for different needs and age groups.
Our clinics are located conveniently in Central Singapore at these 2 locations:
- Tanjong Pagar Medical Clinic (Closest MRT: Tanjong Pagar EW15)
- Orchard Clinic (Closest MRT: Orchard Boulevard TE13)
