HEALTH CHECKUPS

MENTOR COUNSELING LIFE SKILLS VOLUNTEER

There is a certain peace that comes with knowing you are in good health. Monitoring your health is an important task for you and your physician. Early detection can prevent serious health problems.

THE FOLLOWING CHECKUPS SHOULD BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL

TEST

AGE TO START

DATE OF YOUR LAST TEST

ANNUAL PHYSICAL a complete physical from your doctor checking heart, blood, lungs, etc.

 

Start at age 20, and your doctor will have you on a schedule.

 

 

 

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PAP SMEAR Provides early detection of any abnormal smells in the cervix.

After you had your very first intercourse and annually afterward.

 

 

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MAMMOGRAM a breast X-ray exam to detect breast cancer.

Get your first exam at 35 and 1 or 2 by age 50 and annually thereafter.

 

 

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BLOOD PRESSURE helps detect if you have high blood pressure, making sure the heart and arteries are in good condition

20 is good year to start. However, if you are on the pill have one annually.

 

 

 

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RECTAL EXAM early exam help detect any rectal cancer.

Annually after age 20. After age 50, check stool for blood.

 

 

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CHOLESTEROL LEVEL to avoid coronary heart disease.

Your physician should do this test along with your physical.

 

 

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DENTAL complete examination of teeth, gum for any decay or infection.

As early as six month old. After that, every six months & annual check-up.

 

 

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EYE EXAMINATION a vision check up to detect any lost of vision.

Every two years if you don’t have eyesight problems.

 

 

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CHECKUPS YOU CAN PERFORM BY YOURSELF

BREAST early detection of any lump, change in shape of breast can save your life.

Start at puberty and repeat every month.

 

 

 

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SKIN look for new moles, bleeding, itchy irritation, red sores.

Start at 18, make sure your doctor perform a skin test during your physical. Wear sun block, hats.

 

 

 

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