Health Check-Up
Why are annual health check-ups essential?
A fundamental part of health care, a comprehensive medical check-up is designed for the early detection and prevention of disease. After this examination, you will know what you need to do to stay healthy.
How do I choose a health check-up program?
At ADDLIFE, health check-up programs are designed for all age groups and gender. Addlife’s multi-disciplinary team of experienced doctors will work with you to identify any health problems and help develop a personalized strategy for enhancing and prolonging life.
Can I have a check-up while on my menstrual period?
For females, avoid 7 days before or after the menstrual period. If you are menstruating, you should not have urine analysis because there will be blood contamination which affects the interpretation of the result.
What investigative procedures are used for conditions relating to the heart?
How f you don't know which method to check your heart function, what should you do? The cardiologist will evaluate your symptoms, review your medical history and may recommend diagnostic tests to appropriately diagnose the cause.
What is the difference between a pap smear and a pelvic ultrasound?
Pap smears and pelvic exams help doctors assess gynecologic health. A pelvic exam and a pap smear are both necessary components for a woman’s health, although not for the same reasons. A pelvic exam is a medical inspection of the reproductive system, while a pap smear looks for abnormal cell changes that may potentially lead to cervical cancer.
Can I get an MRI if I am claustrophobic?
If you have claustrophobia and need to have an MRI scan, let the staff at the hospital know before the day of your appointment. They may be able to give you a mild sedative, or will advise you to speak to a GP for a prescription or allow your friend or relation sit near them.
Can I have an MRI if I have braces on my teeth?
It is safe to get an MRI with braces. The small amount of metal in your mouth from the brackets and wire will not have any negative effect on your health. The only potential issue with braces interfering with the MRI has to do with the distortion of the image.
Do MRI scans cause any harm?
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is considered one of the safest technologies for looking deep inside the body, because it does not carry the radiation risk of X-rays or PET scans. Magnetic field strength do not exceed the limits set by the Foreign Food and Drug Administration (FDA). MRI in the first trimester should only be performed after consultation with radiology.
Precautions to take before undergoing an MRI scan
- It should be avoided by those who are claustrophobic and unable to lie down inside the examination tunnel
- It should be avoided in individuals with metal implants in their bodies, such as:
- Patients with pacemakers
- Patients who have previously undergone surgery with clips or metal objects
- Patients with foreign objects or metal objects in their bodies, such as those who have been shot and have bullets lodged in their bodies
- Patients with coronary artery stents should ask the doctor who inserted the stent what type it is, whether an MRI is possible, or how many weeks they need to wait before having one. Currently, if the coronary artery stent is an MRI-compatible model, an MRI can be performed immediately without any adverse effects