Prevention is better than cure!
The pandemic has drastically affected the lives of people all around the world and has placed a greater focus on the importance of everyone's personal health.
Your personal health should be an important part of your everyday life and can involve simple habits like drinking more water to avoid dehydration, walking for better blood circulation, and breathing exercises to strengthen your lungs.
In addition to daily habits, one of the most important ways to maintain good health is getting a regular health check at least once a year.
These health checks can identify risk factors and health problems you may not know you have, such as chronic conditions or diseases, and can prevent illnesses and provide you with treatment options.
It is always important to continue with your regular health checks to prevent any complications in the future and this is still true in a pandemic year. You can have a routine checkup in the comfort of your own home without putting you at risk by accessing our Home Health Check. Our phlebotomist will come to your home to take blood samples. They will be in full PPE and maintaining infection control protocols.
The Home Health Check looks at your blood count, blood sugar, kidney function, thyroid and liver function as well as Vitamin D.
This check also includes a consultation with your family medicine doctor which you can do virtually.
Your Family Medicine Doctor will ask you about your past medical history, family history, your lifestyle as well as go through your blood reports.
Your doctor will create a management plan for you regarding any medication, lifestyle changes and when your next follow up appointment should be. They will also discuss liaising with other members of the family health team like our nutritionist or physiotherapist.
Here are a few reasons why a regular health check is important:
- Early detection of disease - doctors can diagnose a disease before it progresses further.
- Preventing complications - by allowing the early detection of chronic disease, the doctor can help you to prevent complications.
- Staying up-to-date with your health - being aware of your health conditions allows you to get the right treatment at the right time.
- Reducing healthcare costs - by investing in preventative healthcare, medical expenditure can be reduced significantly.
At Praava Health, you can get personalized health checks, completely tailored around your needs. You can choose the health check that suits you best or consult with a doctor to choose the best plan for you. To know more about the available health checks, please call 10648.
Since the pandemic is still with us, it is important to focus on your personal health, and regular health checks are one of the best ways to stay safe and healthy in these times.
The writer is a Senior Consultant - Family Medicine at Praava Health
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