Medical check-ups, preventive or specialized

Do you need a medical check-up?

medical check-ups or medical evaluations are essential medical tests that we must undergo every certain period of time. Having a preventive medical checkup or a specialized medical evaluation is intended to prevent diseases that only manifest discomfort in advanced stages such as high blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, or any cardiovascular disease. So it is an ideal instrument for you to know your health status and treat diseases in time.

At what age should I undergo these medical tests?

Before 30 years . Measuring cholesterol levels is essential and testing for STIs and STDs or early detection of diseases such as cancer is recommended.

From 30 to 50 years old. We must have a check-up at least once every 2 years. Women of these ages, in addition to the cytological test to prevent cervical cancer, it is recommended to do the human papillomavirus test, and examine the skin changes in case changes in the moles occur.

From 50 to 60. From the age of 50 there are several conditions to which special attention must be paid, both men and women, such as colon cancer, important also the detection of cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and evaluation of toxic habits such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

From the age of 60. Check-ups are recommended at least every 1 year, and if you have a chronic disease detected at previous ages every 6 months