The importance of preventive checkups at any age

Regular preventive checkups are the foundation of health care and should be integral to everyone's life. It doesn't matter your age - prevention is essential for everyone, from children to the elderly. Preventive checkups can help detect health problems early, when treatment is easier and more effective, and can often prevent the development of more severe diseases.

Why are preventive checkups important?

Prevention is key to maintaining good health and quality of life. Regular checkups allow doctors to monitor your health and detect any abnormalities early. As a result, many serious diseases can be prevented or caught at an early stage when treatment options are most effective.

Preventive checkups by age

Based on the age of patients, doctors look for symptoms and try to prevent different diseases and problems.

Childhood and adolescence: During this period, regular checkups are crucial to monitor your child's growth and development. The doctor checks physical and mental development, monitors immunizations, and detects any congenital or acquired defects early. The paediatrician also provides advice on good nutrition, physical activity and injury prevention.

Adulthood: Around the age of 18, it is important to check blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels regularly. Women should have regular gynaecological examinations, including breast examinations and cytology, while men should start to take care of preventive urological examinations. In middle age, it is also advisable to start preventive examinations for early cancer detection.

Older age: In older age, prevention focuses on monitoring chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and others. Regular vision and hearing checks are also necessary. The doctor may also recommend and administer vaccinations, such as flu shots or pneumococcal infections, as older people may have worse disease progressions.

Because prevention is so important, it is essential not to skip regular checkups, even when you feel healthy. Also, don't underestimate subtle symptoms indicating a hidden or emerging health problem; always consult your doctor.

Get regular preventive checkups at our clinic to avoid serious illnesses. Remember, prevention is always better than cure.