What is check-up?
check up; It is a general and comprehensive health screening.
These are the examinations and examinations carried out to detect the diseases that begin to occur secretly in people, even if they do not have a clear complaint, while they are still at an early stage. The aim is to take the necessary precautions before the disease occurs. Early diagnosis and treatment is the most important step in preventing the progression of diseases.
Why is Check-up Necessary?
A symptom that you do not care about (weakness, headache) can be a sign of a very important disease. The aim in modern medicine is to keep the person healthy by taking the necessary precautions before the disease occurs. Because after the disease appears, both the treatment is very expensive and the health is deteriorated once. That’s why, even if you don’t have any complaints, every person should go through a health check at certain intervals. With the detection of some signs in the internal organs, the person can be made to change some of his vital habits (smoking, alcohol consumption, irregular and unhealthy diet…) by suggestion. Thus, diseases that may occur in the future can be prevented, as well as the progression of the diseases in the initial stage. Among such diseases; hidden sugar, cholesterol, coronary heart diseases, alcohol and hepatitis-B-related liver disease, some common cancer types such as breast – uterus – large intestine, anemia and osteoporosis can be counted.
What should you pay attention to when coming for a check-up?
✓ Alcohol etc. in the last 24 hours. items should not be taken.
✓ If you are pregnant or in doubt, please inform before starting the procedure.
✓ Bring your previous test and examination results with you.
✓ Be sure to come hungry on the day and time of your appointment. You must be fasting for at least 8-10 hours. (You can only drink water.)
✓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who can check-up be done?
Between the ages of 2 and 19, a health check should be done once. After the age of 20, it is recommended that all individuals undergo a health check up once a year periodically. Check up can be applied to everyone without discrimination.
How to check-up? How much will it take? In how many days will the results be out?
You only need to spare a few hours for the check-up. Your general health profile is determined as a result of a check-up in which your blood samples are examined and your results are evaluated after certain tests and examinations. Your results will be available within 4 days at the earliest.
Which diseases can be diagnosed early with check-up?
Although examination programs vary according to age, generally cholesterol (blood fat), diabetes (diabetes), hypertension, heart and valve diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases, liver diseases due to infectious hepatitis virus, lung, large intestine, liver, pancreas, bladder Cancers such as prostate cancer in men, breast, uterus and cervix in women, osteoporosis and some blood diseases can be detected by check-up programs.
What do cancer screenings cover?
Breast, lung, large intestine and prostate cancer screenings are the most common in our country; Breast cancer has a special importance for the health of the society. The fact that cancer is the type of disease that causes death is vital in its early diagnosis. Many types of cancer can be prevented through early detection.
Who evaluates the results? Do I have to pay a separate fee for it?
Your results are evaluated by our specialist physicians. You do not need to pay a separate fee for the consultation.
How often should Check Up be done?
Today, it is recommended that everyone should have a check-up at least once a year.