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4 Reasons Why Preventive Health Checkups Should Be Done Regularly

When we think of healthcare, we often think of receiving treatment or medication to get rid of an illness or to alleviate its symptoms. While this is, of course, a major element of healthcare, taking the steps to prevent an illness or injury from occurring, or from growing in severity, is equally important. There are various forms of prevention which include everything from eating a healthy diet to learning more about your family’s medical history, but regular health checkups are one of the most effective. The necessary checks which you need will depend on a variety of factors such as age, gender and family history, but they are vital in ensuring that you remain healthy.

Here are 4 reasons why preventive health checkups should be done regularly.

1. To Identify Issues as Early as Possible

The first and most important reason why you should get regular health checkups is so that you can identify any issues as early as possible. There are so many diseases and conditions which have a far better prognosis when they are identified in the earliest stages. The experts at Bedford Breast Center explain that every woman should practice regular self-examination but should also have an annual breast cancer screening at a professional clinic. There are five stages of breast cancer with the survival rates in stage 1 over 97%. This drops significantly, however, as the cancer progresses through the stages so it is really important that the cancer is identified at stage 0 or stage 1 to increase chances of a positive outcome. The same is true for testicular cancer in men as various other cancers and diseases so always check yourself for symptoms and get a regular preventive health checkup.

2. To Increase the Chances of Successful Treatment

Modern medicine and treatments are incredibly sophisticated and doctors and healthcare professionals are able to treat various diseases and conditions which were once considered to be untreatable. The effectiveness of these treatments, however, is often dependent on how early the treatment begins. It is so important that if you notice any persistent symptoms that you get a check up as soon as possible. Many of the symptoms of serious diseases are similar to those of the flu or common cold so it can be difficult to know if you have something serious or not. As a general rule, if you have symptoms like a fever, night sweats, headaches and weight loss, if these symptoms last longer than two weeks, you should go for a checkup to prevent a serious condition which may just be developing.

3. To Reduce Medical Bills

One reason why many of us don’t go for a preventative checkup, even when we are not feeling well or have obvious symptoms, is because of the potential cost. Fear of high medical bills convinces us to dismiss our symptoms as nothing and put ourselves at risk of developing a serious condition. We are concerned that we will end up paying money for a checkup which just tells us we have a cold. However, this can end up costing us a lot more money as if you do have a serious condition, it could end up being far more expensive if you need to get treatment after it has further developed. Catching conditions in the early stages usually means far cheaper, quicker treatment so it is always worth getting regular checkups to keep medical costs down.

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4. To Extend Your Life and Improve Your Health

All of the above reasons combined can all lead to your living a longer, healthier life. Preventive medical treatment has enormous benefits and can significantly reduce the amount of reactive treatment you will need over the years. As you get older, your checkups will need to become more regular and your doctor will start to look for different signs and symptoms of conditions which don’t affect younger people. Alongside a healthy diet and lifestyle, regular preventive checkups are a vital factor in life expectancy and overall quality of life.

Preventive checkups are so important for making sure that you stay healthy and that any serious conditions are identified and treated as soon as possible. So many of us fail to get checked during the early signs of an illness because of worries about the cost, but not only can this be potentially harmful, it can end up costing you more in the long run if you need treatment for a condition which you have allowed to worsen. Always visit your doctor regularly for a checkup so they can monitor your health and help you to live a long and happy life.


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4 Reasons Why Preventive Health Checkups Should Be Done Regularly

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