A health checkup is a comprehensive medical examination that assesses your overall health, detects potential health issues, and provides personalized recommendations for your good health and well-being.
Today, there are too many factors that harm your health regardless of your age. These include sedentary lifestyle, stress, pollution, unhealthy eating habits and many more. People are getting diagnosed with ailments like diabetes, heart diseases, etc., at much younger ages. The symptoms are often invisible until it is too late.
Regular Health checkups are vital for early detection and prevention of health problems, personalized wellness guidance, disease management, and a healthy lifestyle.
The frequency of checkups varies based on age, medical history, life style and risk factors. Generally, adults over the age of 40 should aim for an annual checkup, those between 18-40 should undergo health checks once in 2 years . People with specific ailments or high risk factor while specific individuals may require bi-annual health checkups..
At P.D. Hinduja Hospital, we have a dedicated state-of-the-art facility for preventive health check -ups called Healthfirst. This dedicated facility combines our 70+ years expertise in healthcare with an environment of modern comfort and efficiency.
Our health check- up team will guide you through the stages of health check- up depending on the package selected. You will undergo a physical examination, diagnostic tests and other investigations for measurement of various body health parameters. Later, your results are examined by our expert doctors and personalised medical advice is given for improvement and maintenance of your health. Depending on you reports , the advice would include medications, lifestyle and diet management recommendations, and further tests if necessary.
Early identification of health problems allows for prompt action, better therapeutic results, and a lower chance of consequences. Additionally, it may result in better treatment of ongoing medical issues
Preventive measures and early intervention, which can considerably lower the chance of acquiring specific disorders and increase general well-being, are emphasized during health examinations.
Absolutely! Health checkups allow you to openly discuss any health concerns, changes in your well-being, or questions you may have with your healthcare provider.
Although coverage may vary, many health insurance policies do provide preventative health check -ups. To learn your precise range, it is advisable to contact your insurance company.
Health checkups are crucial in monitoring and managing chronic conditions by assessing their progression and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Yes, even if you feel fine, regular checkups are essential for detecting underlying health issues that may not present symptoms. Prevention is critical to maintaining good health.
There are a few tests that require fasting like: Lipid profile, Thyroid, Fasting Blood Sugar, Insulin etc. You will be informed prior about the same too
Before performing any fasting blood sugar tests, a total of 10 to 12 hours of fasting (drinking water is permitted) is required.
It is advised that you can take your thyroid medicines after the blood test is done.
Besides being given hard copies of your reports after completing your health check, you will receive your reports via email, and on WhatsApp . You can also view, download & share your reports online from our website under online services tab