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A full-body checkup, also known as a comprehensive health check, is a series of medical tests that can help evaluate your overall health status. It provides important information about the functioning of vital organs, detects illnesses in early stages, and identifies risk factors. With rising health issues, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental factors taking a toll on our well-being, regular full-body checkups have become increasingly important.
At KWIC Walk-In Clinic, we highly recommend every adult to get a full-body checkup annually or even every 6 months. We aim to shed more light on the importance of full-body checkups for your health. Let’s begin!
Laboratory tests: A wide range of blood tests, urine tests, and other laboratory investigations to assess various health parameters.
Imaging tests: Depending on your individual needs, imaging tests like X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans may be used to gain deeper insights into your internal health.
Organ-specific tests: These include a wide spectrum of tests to assess the health of different organs of the body, such as the heart, kidney, liver, etc.
Medical history review: A detailed review of your past medical history and any existing conditions by a doctor.
Physical examination: A thorough physical examination by a qualified doctor.
A full-body checkup involves medical history documentation and physical examination by a doctor along with routine lab tests to analyze organ function, blood counts, blood chemistry, hormone levels, and more. Common tests include:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) – Checks hemoglobin, white blood cell, and platelet counts
- Lipid profile – Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Liver function tests – Evaluate liver health and detect conditions like hepatitis
- Kidney function tests – Screens for kidney diseases like nephropathy
- Thyroid function tests – Checks thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), T3, and T4 levels
- Blood glucose tests – Detects prediabetes and diabetes
- Vitamin D, B12, and iron tests – Identifies deficiencies
Some checkups may also include imaging tests like chest X-rays, ultrasound scans of vital organs, and mammograms based on medical history and risk factors.