Why do the elderly need regular health check-ups?

Dr. Nguyen Hoang Loc, Cardiovascular Diabetes Healthcare System 315, Nguyen Anh Thu branch (District 12, HCMC)

The elderly should have regular health check-ups to detect potential problems in the body early, even when there are no symptoms. During regular check-ups, doctors can detect health problems at an early stage and intervene immediately to avoid unfortunate complications. At the same time, regular check-ups also help control existing chronic diseases, adjust appropriate medication regimens, and reduce the risk of complications. In particular, many diseases in the elderly progress silently and are only detected when they are in a severe stage, making treatment difficult.

Diseases that the elderly are susceptible to, if not monitored and detected early, will cause difficulties in life, activities and movement:

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• Osteoporosis: Easily causes bone fractures even with minor trauma. After a fracture, recovery and returning to normal life is possible but very difficult.

• Diabetes: Causes complications such as vision loss, kidney damage, or foot ulcers.

• High blood pressure: Increases the risk of stroke and heart attack.

• Osteoarthritis: Makes walking and daily activities difficult.

• Memory loss (dementia): Affects the ability to care for oneself and communicate.

With the same disease, each person will be advised on a different treatment and nutritional regimen suitable for their condition.

Most importantly, during the periodic health check-up, the elderly have an electronic health record. Electronic health records for the elderly are essential, helping to shorten the diagnosis in case of emergency and continuously manage health information.

From there, when people undergo medical examination and treatment at different medical facilities, through electronic health records, medical staff can grasp their medical history and the medical examination and treatment process quickly, accurately and completely, facilitating continued diagnosis and treatment.

What diseases do the elderly often take medication for?

According to statistics, the rate of elderly people in Vietnam who participate in regular health check-ups is currently low. Therefore, in order for the elderly to be more proactive in taking care of their health, the best way is to have them have regular health check-ups. Especially for the elderly who have underlying medical conditions and need to take medication regularly.

• High blood pressure: Use medication to control blood pressure and prevent stroke.

• Diabetes: Need medication or insulin injections to stabilize blood sugar.

• Cardiovascular disease: Such as anticoagulants, drugs to treat heart failure, or arrhythmias.

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): The drug helps improve breathing and reduce symptoms of cough and shortness of breath. It also reduces the frequency of acute attacks.

Chronic diseases that the elderly are susceptible to

To have a healthy body and feel secure in old age with children and grandchildren, medical experts recommend that the elderly should have a health check-up at least once every 6 months. Establishing a habit of regular health check-ups for the elderly will bring very practical benefits such as early detection and good control of diseases that are easy to get in old age:

• High blood pressure

• Type 2 diabetes

• Cardiovascular disease (heart failure, coronary artery disease)

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

• Chronic renal failure

• Knee osteoarthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Memory loss (dementia, Alzheimer's)

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