Why Preventive Health Check-ups are Necessary

While it is important to be stay ahead in this rat race, it is equally important to stay fit and healthy. Inculcating healthy habits such as regular exercise, and following a healthy diet is a sure way of keeping a check on the health.

Owing to the fast and frenzy lifestyle, people find themselves engrossed in their work; trying to stay ahead of the competition at every point of their life. They are constantly on their laptops, smart phones, and indulging in fast foods as quick fix for being low on energy; and all this at the cost of neglecting their health. While it is important to be stay ahead in this rat race, it is equally important to stay fit and healthy. Inculcating healthy habits such as regular exercise, and following a healthy diet is a sure way of keeping a check on the health. But, that is not the only way. Another way to keep a regular check on the health is through a Preventive Health Checkup or a Full Body Checkup. But, when should an individual get a preventive health checkup? Medical practitioners are of the fact that an individual must get a full body health checkup once they turn 30 years old, or when their body starts showing signs that something is wrong. Let’s go through this article to understand what those signs are and how to identify them.

1. Sudden Weight Change

No! Weight loss is not always a reason to feel joyous. Being directly related to metabolism, our weight says a lot about our health.  Unexplained weight loss may mean that there is an imbalance in the metabolic system. And this is true in case of sudden increase in weight too. A sudden change in weight may be an indicator of thyroid disorders, infections, cancer, hormonal imbalance etc.

2. Change in Eating Habits

When you can’t relate your change in appetite to viral or any other past illness, it is a matter of great concern. Such changes may point some health disorder that may require evaluation through various diagnosis processes.

3. Frequent Fever, Cold or Headache

Cold, fever and headaches are common to everyone. However, when they get frequent, it’s time that you consult a doctor to know the root cause.

4. Eye Symptoms

Our eyes are one of the most sensitive body parts. Any abnormal change in one’s body system is reflected in the eyes first. Individuals must keep a check on their vision, eye movement and the colour of the eye; any change must be reported to a medical practitioner.

5. Constant Fatigue and Tiredness

Constant tiredness is something that you should not ignore. Feeling constantly low on energy or tired can be a sign of nutritional deficiency, anaemia, diabetes or any other health disorder.

6. Skin Problems

Our largest organ, skin is the site for discharging toxins out from the body. Skin is also the first point of indication if something is wrong with the bodily functions. Many times skin problems may be just a case of allergy, but persistent problems should be reported to a doctor.

7. Issues in Bowel Movements

Relaxed bowel movements indicated not only a healthy gut, but also a healthy metabolism. Bowel system can get severely affected in case something is wrong within the body.  Frequent diarrhoea, constipation, painful evacuation, and bloating are a few signs that an individual may require a health checkup.

8. Problems in Urination

Just like the bowel system, your urinary system also tells a lot about your health. Frequent urination, painful urination and unclear urination are some of the problems and reasons for concern, which needs to be discussed with a doctor.

9. Altered Sleeping Patterns

It’s needless to mention that a sound sleep is of great importance to ensure that the body functions well. Any individual not getting sound sleep is compromising with his/her health. Any change in regular sleeping pattern may be an indicator of health problems. It’s better to get a preventive health check-up to rule out any possibility of unhealthy lifestyle.

10. Pain in Joints

Frequent pain in joints or stiffness of joints might be an indicator of arthritis or other bones and muscles related problems. In such a case, it’s better to consult a doctor and take preventive measures to stay away from such health issues. It has been said numerous times, that the “Body is a Temple”. The meaning behind this quote is to ignite a positive attitude in people to ensure that they indulge in a healthy lifestyle. A preventive health checkup is a way to foretell serious health complications and to be ready to do something about them.