Do I need a general health check if I'm healthy?

Associate Professor - Doctor - Doctor Nguyen Nhu Vinh, Head of the Department of Respiratory Function Testing, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: General health check-ups or periodic check-ups are things that should be done for people starting from the age of 20. Periodic health check-ups are comprehensive examinations of people without symptoms to reduce the risk of disease or the risk of serious illness by identifying health risks as well as detecting early signs of disease for effective prevention or treatment.

Regular health check-ups include: Asking about personal/family medical history, clinical examination, ordering paraclinical tests, consulting and planning to improve or maintain health.

Regular check-ups or general health check-ups are recommended for people starting in their 20s.

The goals of a regular health check-up are as follows: For people in their 20s, a general health check-up includes the following: Weighing and measuring to assess nutritional status, checking vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate), eye examination, hearing assessment, skin examination, pelvic examination and genitals (testicles, gynecology).

For those who are at high risk for certain diseases through the exploitation of information about family diseases, the doctor may give some indications for early screening of those high-risk diseases. However, for those who are not at high risk, some common tests can be done such as blood sugar, liver function, kidney function, hepatitis B and C, blood cells (blood count).

In Vietnam, the risk of tuberculosis infection is high, so chest X-rays are often prescribed for people in their 20s.

Benefits of general health check-up

Early detection of underlying diseases : Through tests and examinations, doctors can detect early signs and symptoms of underlying diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, and problems with the digestive, respiratory, and urinary systems.

Assess basic body functions : A physical exam provides information about basic body functions such as blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, nervous system, vision, hearing, and musculoskeletal function.

Nutritional status assessment : Regular health check-ups help determine your nutritional status, including weight, height, body mass index (BMI), and other factors such as activity level and diet.

Provide advice on healthy lifestyle : Your doctor can advise on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, limiting exposure to addictive substances, getting enough sleep, and reducing stress.

In short, a regular or general health check-up is to maintain and improve a person's overall health through regular check-ups and early detection of potential health problems or abnormalities. Regular health check-ups also help identify risk factors, provide advice on healthy lifestyles, prevent diseases, and help maintain health balance, so they should be done from the age of 20 and up. Under the age of 20, you do not need a general health screening, you should go for a check-up when there are signs and symptoms of abnormal health.

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