Check-Up and Healthy Living Programs
Open the doors to a healthy future with the personalized Check-up and Healthy Living Programs offered by BHT CLINIC Istanbul Tema Hospital.
In health applications, the primary goal is to improve and protect the quality of life of individuals. Therefore, it is extremely important to carry out preventive medicine practices correctly and regularly before diagnostic and treatment services. Check-up screenings, performed to determine individuals' health status, take preventive measures according to identified risk factors, and provide early diagnosis and treatment services for diseases, are of critical importance for health protection.
What is a Check-Up?
A check-up is a health service that includes all diagnostic and examination applications carried out to evaluate the general health status of individuals, clarify risk factors for diseases, and control and manage existing health problems. The health status of the person applying for a check-up is evaluated using certain screening tests depending on various parameters such as age, additional diseases, and risk factors. If necessary, the patient may be referred for other tests, lifestyle changes may be recommended, or treatment may be initiated.
What Should Be Done Before a Check-Up?
- The person undergoing the test should stay away from animal-based foods for two days.
- If you are pregnant or suspect you might be, be sure to inform us before starting the procedures.
- Bring along any previous test and other examination results.
- You must come to your appointment on an empty stomach (at least 10-12 hours).
- You can only drink water.
- Cut out alcohol and caffeine one day before.
- Bring suitable running shoes and sportswear for the stress EKG.
How is a Check-Up Done?
First, a detailed history is taken from the person applying for a check-up to learn about their general health status, any diagnosed diseases, current or past treatments, and their family's health history. Then, a detailed physical examination is performed, and any findings are recorded. During the physical examination, values such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration are measured. Specific system examinations such as a cardiological examination for heart check-ups or a neurological examination to evaluate the nervous system for brain check-ups are also performed. Additional examinations such as a breast exam for women or a prostate exam for older men can also be part of the check-up.
What Tests Are Done in a Check-Up?
As part of a routine check-up, the following tests are performed to determine the general health status of individuals:
- Complete blood count (hemogram)
- Complete urinalysis
- Blood lipid (blood fat and cholesterol) levels
- Chest X-ray
- Electrocardiography
In addition, tests such as a bone scan for osteoporosis, mammography for women over 40, and a Pap smear test can be included in the check-up.
What Does a Check-Up Cover?
During the check-up process, detailed examinations and tests for the following health problems are applied:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Cerebrovascular diseases
- Heart diseases
- Eye diseases
- Immune system diseases
- Obesity and high cholesterol
- Liver and kidney diseases
- Lung diseases
- Infectious diseases such as Hepatitis, HIV, measles
- Osteoporosis
- Cancer types such as colon cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer
How Long Does a Check-Up Take?
As a result of the detailed physical examination and evaluation during the check-up, the necessary blood and imaging tests are planned. After the blood tests are sent to the laboratory and the relevant imaging tests are performed, the results are awaited. The person is informed about their health status following the final evaluation by the physician with the test results. This process is usually completed within the same day, in a few hours, depending on the intensity of the tests. However, depending on the planned tests, some check-up applications may take longer to complete.
When Are Check-Up Results Available?
Blood tests planned for a check-up are usually concluded within a few hours. The time for imaging and pathology test results to be finalized can range from a few hours to a few days, depending on the test. In particular, the finalization and reporting of tests such as mammography, Pap smear, or computed tomography may take longer.
When Should a Check-Up Be Done?
It is recommended that check-up screenings be done at certain intervals, depending on the presence of risk factors related to the person's health status, additional diseases, age, and gender. Especially for people under 50, having a check-up screening every three years is beneficial for preventing the development of chronic diseases, early diagnosis, and effective treatment. For adults aged 50 and over, it is very important to repeat screenings for diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancer, and osteoporosis every year, as the incidence of these diseases increases.
How Much Do Check-Ups Cost?
Since the scope of blood, imaging, and pathology tests applied in check-up screenings can vary from person to person, check-up prices can also differ. In particular, the prices of full check-ups that include cancer screenings, additional tests for chronic diseases, and qualified imaging methods may be higher than routine check-up screenings. There may be differences in the prices of tests between institutions depending on the test method used by the laboratory performing the tests.
Can Cancer Be Prevented with a Check-Up?
The most important step in the fight against cancer is to prevent the disease before it develops, to diagnose developing cancer early, and to start its effective treatment as early as possible. Screening tests for the diagnosis of cancer in certain risk groups have been planned, and it is very important to repeat these tests at certain intervals. Certain blood tests and imaging methods applied within the scope of a check-up provide very important data in the fight against cancer and make early diagnosis of the disease possible. If health problems known to be effective in the development of cancer are detected in a person after a check-up, lifestyle changes may be recommended. For this reason, it can be said that check-up screenings play a critical role in the fight against cancer.
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