Many people do not like to go to the doctor, and having check-ups without anything happening to them is something they see as almost impossible. But a check-up of this type can be very convenient not only to know how you are doing, but to detect any anomaly that you have missed or have not yet shown symptoms.
Today we are going to tell you which are the most important revisions according to your age, which are included in the health insurance you have contracted, and how it can help you.
What can be detected in a medical check-up?
- Spain is one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, only behind some countries like Japan or Switzerland. But living longer must go hand in hand with living better, and one of the ways to achieve that is through prevention and early detection of disease.
- Through medical check-ups, cardiovascular and degenerative diseases or even malignant tumors that have not come to light can be detected. Kidney damage, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis or metabolic problems can also be detected at a very early stage of the disease.
The medical tests that you should have according to your age
Although the medical tests that would be recommended for you depend on your gender, your history and your lifestyle, here is a general analysis according to age.
Reviews at 20 years
Although we think that nothing can beat us at this age, we are also exposed to numerous changes. This can lead to problems, especially with regard to mood, but also an increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection. Check the health insurance coverage you have contracted and have a review every two or three years.
Reviews at 30 years
As of this decade, specialists recommend starting with global health check-ups, where life habits, chest and abdomen imaging diagnoses, and complete analysis are collected. It is also an age in which the skin changes its composition a bit, so we must watch out for moles.
Reviews at 40 years
The previous tests should be performed with a little more frequency, also including the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) test. For women, it is also recommended to carry out Pap smears and mammograms every two years, especially after the age of 45.
Reviews at 50 years
From this age it is recommended to do general check-ups annually, since the prevalence of cancer and other problems increase. The fecal occult blood test will help diagnose colon cancer early, mammograms should be repeated every 24 months, and we must also pay attention to vision and hearing.
Reviews at age 60
With the age of 60, what we have to do is continue to maintain the revisions that we have done up to now, paying special attention to not neglecting a healthy life. Problems such as cataracts, macular degeneration or hearing distortions that bother us on a daily basis will become more and more frequent.