Very often the news of a known person’s being affected by a fatal disease disturbs us. At times when we visit a nursing home for various reasons, we see patients suffering from cancer. That’s when we thank God for good health. Perhaps, say a prayer or two for the affected person.
We could go a step further and tarry a moment to wonder –
Have we gone for the annual checkup?
Is everything o.k.?
Most ladies have a timetable charted for all chores to be done during the week or month. Invariably they forget to allot time for themselves; for their medical checkups. Here they forget that to be available for the family, a woman has to be in good health. Rearrange your schedule and make time for your visit to the doctor.
The health care experts say that if you are good health or have just some minor problems that can be treated easily, then you are really lucky. In many cases, the patient or the family comes to know of the problem at a very late stage.
Now is the time for action….!!!
It is necessary that women take the most important five tests that are considered as life savers. There are many medical facets for a woman to get herself checked. In fact there are packages available for girls and women of various age groups. These checkups are done annually. The most important tests offered are:
- Count your heartbeat and rhythm:
Among the killer diseases, most fatal are cardiac related ailments and cancer. The most common among cancer is the breast cancer. 
The best way to keep any type of heart disease at bay would be to change the existing life style. Main changes involved are diet and brisk walk or exercise. The exercise regime should be followed everyday without fail, the tests include Lipid Profile. This blood test is done to understand the ratio of good and bad ‘cholesterol’ in the body.
To check the heart beats and the stress level a basic ECG and further stress tests are done. The stress cardiogram is done to know about the blood circulation to the heart. Monitoring the blood pressure, which has a vital role in the heart health, is important
Heart disease is closely related to sugar complaints. So getting the blood sugar test is also important. If there is a family trait of Diabetic complaints, then the blood sugar count cannot be neglected.
- Take a Pap to check your cervical condition:
If three consecutive Pap Smears show the cervix of a woman aged thirty or more to be in good and healthy condition, then she may go for the Pap tests every two or three years. Any abnormal change in the cells would indicate Cancer of the Cervix. Encouraging ladies to take these tests have brought down the death rate due to Cervical Cancer significantly.
- Mammograms to prevent Breast Cancer:
Ladies and young girls who have crossed their teens should check themselves for breast cancer. The initial self test helps to spot unusual changes then opting for Mammograms is advisable.
The last two cancer variants are Skin cancer and Cancer of the Colon.
- Colon cancer is reported to be one of the three most common cancers found to affect men and women:
The Colonoscopy test helps to identify the illness at an early stage.
In case a family has a history of Colon rectal Cancer; it is essential for the individual to get a Colonoscopy done.
- An Early Diagnosis Curbs Skin Cancer:
Self checking to see if there is any unusual red rash on the skin or sudden growth of moles on the skin may indicate Skin Cancer. Self check to find unusual growths on the skin or scalp. If it is seen consulting a dermatologist is important. Early diagnosis can stop the spread and save a life.
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