Check-up
A check-up is a personalised medical assessment designed to identify risk factors and detect latent diseases at an early stage in order to prolong the patient's healthy life. Check-ups are a key part of preventive medicine.
A check-up includes a consultation with an experienced internist to review family and medical history and conduct a thorough clinical examination. It also includes blood and urine tests and radiological examinations. At the end of the check-up, the doctor assesses the patient's overall health and recommends a follow-up or treatment plan (if necessary).
Why have a check-up?
Assessing the patient's overall health enables the early detection of diseases:
- Screening for common cancers
- Identification of cardiovascular diseases
- Detection of type 2 diabetes and metabolic disorders
- Diagnosis of kidney, liver and lung diseases
- Screening for neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's)
Monitoring your health also allows you to control risk factors:
- Cholesterol
- Weight and metabolic syndrome
- Assessment of smoking and alcohol consumption
- Detection of hormonal or endocrine disorders
Check-ups also enable personalised prevention:
- Vaccinations
- Nutritional advice
- Appropriate physical activity
- Mental health assessment
- Assessment of sleep disorders
- Gynaecological or andrological monitoring
A personalised check-up programme and follow-up reduce the risk of mortality and major surgery and improve healthy life expectancy.
