We've discussed 10 health warning signs, where bodily anomalies can stem from various causes, including insufficient rest (sleeping less than 6 hours/day), chronic stress, malnutrition (often from unhygienic eating), and lack of exercise. However, as we noted, sometimes minor physical irregularities can signal severe diseases that, if left unattended, could worsen and spread. This article will detail some of those diseases and recommend the best place for a health check-up.
Serious diseases that start with minor symptoms and become severe without a health check:
Cancer is found in all ages, but is especially 10 times more common in those aged 50 and up than in children. Caused by abnormal cells in the body that grow and spread rapidly, uncontrollably, leading to the failure of normal tissue or organ cells.
Heart disease refers to various conditions affecting the heart's function, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart defects. Each type results from a different heart abnormality, leading to varying symptoms.
A condition characterized by persistently high blood sugar levels. Causes include a pancreas that secretes less insulin than normal or insulin resistance, preventing the body from effectively utilizing blood sugar.
The average normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. A consistently high reading damages and deteriorates arteries, increasing the risk of hardening or blockage, which can lead to complications like stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and kidney failure.
A condition where the kidneys function less effectively or abnormally, impairing their ability to remove waste from the body. It also affects hormone secretion and the regulation of water and minerals.
You should get a check-up if you notice the aforementioned warning signs or start to feel prematurely aged. Do not ignore them. Especially if you have a family history of chronic diseases, you should get an annual health check-up to identify risks and assess the chances of developing serious illnesses. A yearly check-up not only detects diseases early but also provides an opportunity to receive advice on adopting appropriate and hygienic lifestyle changes.
Annual health check-ups not only help detect diseases in their early stages but also provide valuable information about your overall health, which can be used for informed future health planning. Furthermore, you receive guidance from a doctor on best practices for maintaining long-term good health.
Ramkhamhaeng Hospital's expert medical team has designed health check-up programs that are targeted and cover all the varied healthcare needs of different age groups. This ensures every check-up is valuable, time-efficient, and services are available year-round.
