How is a check-up performed?

A check-up is a medical procedure where a healthcare professional or doctor examines the patient and assesses their health condition. Check-ups can be performed regularly to monitor health status, detect diseases early, receive healthy lifestyle recommendations, and obtain medical advice.

What should be considered before a check-up?

If you are on regular medication or have a chronic illness, you should inform your doctor of this. Additionally, share any serious illnesses or surgeries you have undergone in the past. You may need to be fasting for certain tests during the check-up. Follow the preparation instructions given by your doctor. For example, you may need to fast for a blood sugar test. If you are experiencing specific health problems or symptoms, clearly express these symptoms. Your doctor needs this information to understand the cause of the symptoms and make an accurate diagnosis. Before the check-up, review your lifestyle. If you smoke, consume alcohol, or are exposed to certain risk factors (e.g., family history), discuss these with your doctor. These factors may affect your health.

What is checked during a check-up?

1. High blood pressure
2. Diabetes
3. Cerebrovascular diseases
4. Heart diseases
5. Immune system disorders
6. Obesity and high cholesterol
7. Liver and kidney diseases
8. Lung diseases
9. Infectious diseases such as Hepatitis, HIV, measles
10. Osteoporosis
11. Thyroid gland disorders
12. Psychiatric disorders such as depression

How long does a check-up take?

The duration of a check-up depends on the types of tests being performed, your health condition, your doctor's workload, and the health facility's policies. Generally, a check-up can take anywhere from a few hours to a full day.