Health Check-Up
Why are annual health check-ups essential?
A fundamental part of health care, a comprehensive medical check-up is designed for the early detection and prevention of disease. After this examination, you will know what you need to do to stay healthy.
How do I choose a health check-up program?
At ADDLIFE, health check-up programs are designed for all age groups and gender. Addlife’s multi-disciplinary team of experienced doctors will work with you to identify any health problems and help develop a personalized strategy for enhancing and prolonging life.
Can I have a check-up while on my menstrual period?
For females, avoid 7 days before or after the menstrual period. If you are menstruating, you should not have urine analysis because there will be blood contamination which affects the interpretation of the result.
What investigative procedures are used for conditions relating to the heart?
How f you don't know which method to check your heart function, what should you do? The cardiologist will evaluate your symptoms, review your medical history and may recommend diagnostic tests to appropriately diagnose the cause.
What is the difference between a pap smear and a pelvic ultrasound?
Pap smears and pelvic exams help doctors assess gynecologic health. A pelvic exam and a pap smear are both necessary components for a woman’s health, although not for the same reasons. A pelvic exam is a medical inspection of the reproductive system, while a pap smear looks for abnormal cell changes that may potentially lead to cervical cancer.
Can I get an MRI if I am claustrophobic?
If you have claustrophobia and need to have an MRI scan, let the staff at the hospital know before the day of your appointment. They may be able to give you a mild sedative, or will advise you to speak to a GP for a prescription or allow your friend or relation sit near them.
Can I have an MRI if I have braces on my teeth?
It is safe to get an MRI with braces. The small amount of metal in your mouth from the brackets and wire will not have any negative effect on your health. The only potential issue with braces interfering with the MRI has to do with the distortion of the image.
Do MRI scans cause any harm?
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is considered one of the safest technologies for looking deep inside the body, because it does not carry the radiation risk of X-rays or PET scans. Magnetic field strength do not exceed the limits set by the Foreign Food and Drug Administration (FDA). MRI in the first trimester should only be performed after consultation with radiology.
ข้อพึงระวังก่อนเข้ารับการตรวจ MRI
- ควรหลีกเลี่ยงในผู้ที่กลัวที่จะอยู่ในที่แคบๆ ไม่สามารถนอนในอุโมงค์ตรวจได้ (claustrophobic)
- ควรหลีกเลี่ยงในรายที่มีโลหะฝังอยู่ในร่างกาย เช่น
- ผู้ป่วยที่มีครื่องช่วยกระตุ้นหัวใจ (pacemaker)
- ผู้ป่วยที่เคยได้รับการผ่าตัด clips หรือโลหะต่างๆ
- ผู้ป่วยที่มีสิ่งแปลกปลอมหรือโลหะอยู่ในร่างกายเช่นเคยถูกยิงมีกระสุนค้างอยู่ตามร่างกาย
- ผู้ป่วยที่ใส่ Stent ที่หลอดเลือดหัวใจต้องสอบถามจากแพทย์ที่ใส่ Stent ว่าเป็น Stent ชนิดใดจะทำ MRI ได้หรือไม่หรือต้องรอกี่สัปดาห์ค่อยทำ ปัจจุบัน Stent ที่หลอดเลือดหัวใจ ถ้าเป็นรุ่น MRI compatible สามารถทำได้ทันทีไม่มีผลเสียใดๆ