Health Diagnostics: Modern Examination Programs

Modern medicine is not yet able to cure many diseases, but today most of them can be detected at an early stage. Marie Claire decided to raise the complex and important topic of health diagnostics and find out what modern methods of examining the body exist.

Why and how often you need to undergo diagnostics

Our lifespan directly depends on the attention we pay to our health. Bad habits, unhealthy diet, stress and poor ecology are not the only factors that reduce the time we spend on this planet. Many of us independently bring ourselves closer to death, not taking into account the signals of our body and ignoring our health, letting everything go by itself.

The World Health Organization recommends that you undergo a complete examination of the body annually. Such preventive measures allow not only to identify diseases in the early stages, but also to determine many predispositions, as well as to assess the overall health of organs separately and the body as a whole. So, according to some reports, more than 80% of diseases detected at an early stage can be cured.

What is a comprehensive examination of the body

Today, many clinics provide a comprehensive examination of the body, which includes a check of the whole body. As a rule, all procedures take no more than two days and include consultations with various doctors (therapist, surgeon, ophthalmologist, gynecologist, urologist, etc.), tests for most indicators, determination of tumor markers and other health checks. Examination programs vary according to the patient's gender and age, as well as family history.

Some diseases, including oncological ones, may not manifest themselves for a long time, and a person will feel completely healthy. Other illnesses can manifest themselves entirely through fatigue, fatigue and irritability, which are usually attributed to stress or lack of sleep and rest. Moreover, the consequences of diseases can be more than serious.

The fashion for a comprehensive examination came to Russia from the USA and Europe, where similar programs can be found in almost every medical center. Today in our country you can also undergo general health diagnostics. It is offered by many clinics and centers.

If you do not have time for a comprehensive examination, doctors advise you to take general tests (blood and urine) at least once a year, consult a therapist, and women also visit a gynecologist. Such measures can also protect you from subsequent problems.

What other diagnostics are there

In addition to a comprehensive examination of the body, there are many other, more special and local, but no less important diagnostics of the body. Despite the fact that many of them are aimed at identifying precisely diseases associated with specific organs and systems, and not with the body as a whole, they should not be underestimated. This is especially important to consider if you have a predisposition to certain diseases.

Complex program "Cardioscreening"

To find out about possible problems in the cardiovascular system, a cardioscreening program will help. The examination includes a consultation with a cardiologist, general clinical blood and urine tests, biochemical blood tests, electrocardiography, echocardiography, ultrasound diagnostics of internal organs (abdominal organs and kidneys), scanning of the neck vessels.

Breast examination methods

To exclude breast diseases, the doctor first of all conducts a manual breast examination at the reception. Patients over 35 years of age, if necessary, may be prescribed mammography - an X-ray examination. But those who are younger, as a rule, are sent for ultrasound instead, since at this age the tissue is especially sensitive to radiation. Such a diagnosis makes it possible to assess its structure, to reveal the presence of a volumetric neoplasm or cystic changes.

If the results of mammography or ultrasound indicate the presence of tumors in the mammary gland, the doctor will order a biopsy followed by laboratory examination of the tissue sample. It allows you to find out whether the neoplasm is malignant and give an answer to the question of whether it is hormone dependent. Based on the results obtained, the optimal treatment regimen is built.

Comprehensive program of examination of women's health "Lotus"

Especially to maintain the health of the reproductive system, the Lotus program was developed. It includes a comprehensive ultrasound of the uterus and appendages, mammary glands, colposcopy, a complex of analyzes, PCR diagnostics of 15 infections, DNA diagnostics of papillomaviruses, liquid cytology, etc.

Office hysteroscopy

With an examination such as “office hysteroscopy,” the reproductive health checkup becomes fast, accurate and virtually painless. This diagnosis does not require anesthesia. The examination is carried out using a 5 mm alpha-scope instrument, which is inserted through the vagina and cervix into the uterine cavity. It is equipped with optics with very good magnification, and the image is displayed on a monitor, which allows the woman herself to observe the progress of the study. If during the procedure any problems are identified, it is also possible to eliminate them immediately. The diagnostic procedure lasts from three to eight minutes, and with the inclusion of also therapeutic manipulations (removal of polyps, separation of adhesions) up to 20 minutes. Office hysteroscopy is much more informative and effective than ultrasound. In clinical practice, there are caseswhen, after carrying out such therapeutic and diagnostic manipulations, the woman had a long-awaited pregnancy. In addition, timely diagnosis of polyps and their removal during office hysteroscopy is also the prevention of oncology.

Fitness screening

The best way to prepare for sports training is to have a special screening and find out if the body is ready for physical activity. Fitness screening is suitable for a quick check. The conclusion of such a survey will become the basis for building a personal training program and nutrition system. Screening includes a consultation with a cardiologist, ultrasound of the heart and stress testing (ECG recording both during exercise and during recovery), as well as daily monitoring of the ECG and blood pressure (blood pressure) for medical reasons.