Health Screenings
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Health screenings are medical tests used by doctors to check for diseases and health conditions. Screenings can help find problems earthly on in the absence of symptoms, which may make the conditions easier to treat. Getting the recommended screenings for your age, sex, and medical history is an important preventative measure in your overall health and wellness.
Many healthcare professionals recommend regular fasting blood sugar screening after the age of 50 to check for diabetes, as well as a colonoscopy for colon cancer, and enhanced lung CT imaging for lung cancer.
What Are the Most Common Health Screenings?
Some of the more commonly screened conditions include:
- STDS
- Heart health
- Mental health
- Breast cancer and cervical cancer in women
- Colorectal cancer
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Overweight and obesity
- Prostate cancer in men
Why Does the AMA Medical Group Promote Health Screenings?
Through the use of regular health exams and testing, healthcare providers can find problems before they develop into more serious conditions. They can also detect problems early, enhancing your chances of successful treatment—and, in some cases, a cure for an otherwise fatal condition.
If you have access to the right health services, treatments, and screenings, you are taking the right steps to improve your chances of living a longer, healthier life. The best place to go for these kinds of health services is to schedule an appointment with your AMA Medical Group provider.
Certain health conditions are genetic, so you may want to consider routine screenings if you have a family history of one or more conditions, even before the recommended age group. Although age is a significant risk factor in some cases, certain conditions may manifest unpredictably, and therefore benefit from early and routine screening.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Health Screening?
Health and disease screening is one of the most basic modern health tools in preventative medicine. Women in prenatal care receive routine health screenings for complete blood count and blood type, diabetes, syphilis, and more. Newborn children are regularly tested for inborn metabolism and other conditions. This level of care is extended to men and women in all age groups who may be at risk for developing a condition.
Certain populations are at pronounced risk for disease or infection. These groups include children and the elderly, as well as pregnant mothers. Individuals with a family history of certain types of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease all benefit from regular preventative health screening.
What to Expect from Your Health Screening?
At AMA Medical Group, your health screenings are carried out by your doctor or another healthcare professional based on your history. They typically begin by noting your basic details, including height, weight, and BMI. You may be asked about your daily routine, physical activity levels, whether or not you smoke or drink, and your dietary habits. Often, vital statistics such as blood pressure and a blood test to check cholesterol and blood sugar levels will be administered, as well as a urine test to measure your electrolytes and basic metabolic levels.
During these assessments, you will have time to ask questions and discuss the results of your tests. If you do not understand anything about the tests or their results, you can ask these questions directly and be provided with a timely response.
Contact Us
AMA medical group was founded to support every member of the community. If you need a health screening, or are experiencing unpleasant symptoms, don’t hesitate to contact us at 1-800-447-1070 to schedule an appointment.
