{"id":3398,"date":"2020-07-24T20:36:39","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T20:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/?p=3398"},"modified":"2024-03-26T15:03:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T15:03:48","slug":"the-big-reasons-why-everyone-needs-an-annual-checkup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/texas\/westaustin\/blog\/the-big-reasons-why-everyone-needs-an-annual-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Reasons Why Everyone Needs An Annual Checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No one likes to take time to visit the doctor &#8212; especially if you aren\u2019t sick! But really think about it: have you missed your <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/texas\/westaustin\/blog\/preventative-health-101-the-importance-of-regular-check-ups\/\">annual checkup<\/a> or are you avoiding taking your loved one to their annual checkup? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why take yourself or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">your loved one if you are in good health? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But doctors urge you to come visit even if you are feeling great for one m<\/span><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif\">ain reason: an annual checkup is part of a preventative care routine where doctors can turn a potentially big health problem into a small, manageable one. If a doctor sees you regularly, they can identify health issues before they require severe, possibly invasive treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chronic Illness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3402 alignright\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif\" src=\"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2020\/07\/bill-oxford-8u_2imJaVQs-unsplash-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2020\/07\/bill-oxford-8u_2imJaVQs-unsplash-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2020\/07\/bill-oxford-8u_2imJaVQs-unsplash-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/69\/2020\/07\/bill-oxford-8u_2imJaVQs-unsplash-1.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider this: of the 133 million people in America living with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/chronicdisease\/about\/index.htm\">chronic illness<\/a>, and the CDC estimates that nearly one-third of them are unaware of their condition. Preventative care is just that &#8212; <em>preventative<\/em>. It is meant to catch health issues early on and prevent them from progressing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Regular checkups are important for the maintenance of good health and could have prevented the pain suffered by many Americans with chronic diseases. Consider adopting annual, preventative checkups into your routine to save you time, money, and possibly even your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What To Expect At Your Annual Visit<\/b><\/p>\n<p>At your annual visit, your doctor will most likely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Monitor your weight and height<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and other vitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Record heart health, respiratory health, skin health, and Body Mass Index<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Request labs for blood count, cholesterol, iron, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Answer any questions you have about your health and wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on your age and gender, there are other tests that can be done as well. These include: colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screenings; issues caused by obesity; type 2 diabetes testing; and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>How To Prepare For Your Annual Checkup<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In order to make the most of your annual checkup, there are a couple of things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In case the doctor orders blood work, fast at least 12 hours before your appointment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear loose, comfortable clothing and leave jewelry at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inform your doctor if you have a pacemaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Prepare a list of any changes in medications, family history, and any surgeries you have had since your last visit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is your chance to have one-on-one time with your doctor. Be ready to ask questions and bring a list if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\">CDC<\/a> recommends that everyone visit their general practitioner for an annual checkup, but they <em>especially<\/em> recommend it for men over 35 and women over 40. If you are younger than this, but have a family history of a particular disease, it is recommended that you begin regular visits 10 years before the youngest member of your family developed the disease.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is important not to risk your health by putting off your regular doctor\u2019s visit. Many diseases have symptoms that stay hidden for years and, if left untreated, can cause chaos in your body. Annual screenings and checkups can prevent further damage and can help with early detection to allow doctors to begin treatment when it will be the most effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you or your loved one are having difficulty getting to your appointments, <a href=\"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/44\/texas\/westaustin\/contact-us\/\">Assisting Hands Home Care in West Austin<\/a> can offer transportation services. Call us at (512) 999-7379 for assistance. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No one likes to take time to visit the doctor &#8212; especially if you aren\u2019t sick! But really think about it: have you missed your annual checkup or are you avoiding taking your loved one to their annual checkup? 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