Summary of "Top Health Check-Ups Women Should Never Skip | Saurabh Bothra Yoga"
Key Wellness Strategies and Health Check-Up Tips for Women
- Prioritize Your Health: Taking care of your own health is essential to effectively support others. Regular health checkups are a form of preventive care, not just for emergencies.
- Regular Health Checkups Are Like Maintenance: Just as machines require regular servicing, the body needs routine tests even when you feel fine to detect issues early.
- High-Risk Groups Who Should Prioritize Checkups:
- Those with a family history of diabetes, heart disease, thyroid issues, or cancer.
- Post-menopausal women due to hormonal changes affecting metabolism, bone density, skin, and heart health.
- Individuals with weight outside the normal range (both overweight and underweight).
- People with sedentary lifestyles, especially those sitting for long hours.
- Women over 40, as natural bodily changes begin affecting hormones, bones, muscles, and brain function.
- How to Start Your Health Checkup Journey:
- Book an appointment with your family doctor or gynecologist.
- Prepare a written history including family health history, lifestyle, symptoms, menstrual cycle details, and any doubts.
- Follow the doctor’s recommendations on specific or full-body tests.
- Important Health Checkups and Tests for Women:
1. Cervical Cancer Screening:
- Pap smear test: Detects abnormal cervical cells.
- HPV DNA test: Detects presence of HPV virus strains linked to cervical cancer.
- Recommended especially for women over 30, with intervals of 3-5 years if results are normal.
2. Breast Cancer Screening:
- Mammogram: Annual X-ray screening after age 40 to detect lumps early.
- Monthly self-breast examination at home without equipment.
3. Heart and Metabolic Health (After Age 35):
- Blood pressure measurement.
- ECG (electrocardiogram) to check heart’s electrical activity.
- Lipid profile (cholesterol levels: LDL, HDL).
- Blood sugar tests (fasting and post-meal).
- Important because symptoms of heart disease in women can be subtle.
4. Bone Health (Especially Post-Menopause):
- DEXA scan (bone density test) to assess risk of fractures.
- Vitamin D and calcium levels tested simultaneously.
5. Basic Blood Tests:
- CBC (Complete Blood Count) for anemia detection.
- Thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH) for thyroid function.
- Liver and kidney function tests (LFT, KFT).
- Vitamin D and B12 levels every 3-4 months.
- Blood sugar and lipid profile for diabetes and heart health.
6. Full Body Screening (Preventive Health):
- ECG and 2D Echo for detailed heart assessment.
- Abdominal ultrasound to check liver, kidney, gall bladder, uterus, ovaries for cysts, stones, or growths.
- Urine analysis for urinary tract infections, dehydration, or early diabetes signs.
- Lymph check for lymphedema (swelling due to lymph fluid).
- Varicose veins check for women who stand long hours, especially if symptoms like heaviness or pain are present.
- Additional Tips:
- Tests don’t need to be done all at once; start with one and build from there.
- Always consult a doctor for specific test recommendations and to understand results.
- Taking your health seriously sends a positive message that you prioritize yourself, which is essential for overall well-being and caregiving ability.
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