Most people can agree that family is one of the most important things in life, but many people do not take the proper measures to ensure their family’s health. With a few simple checkups each year, every member of the family can be sure that their health is in good condition and there are no underlying problems.
Women’s Exam
It is important for all the adult women in your family to have a yearly exam at their OBGYN. While a general practitioner can perform these exams, they often do not have the expertise that a specific doctor will have. A yearly OBGYN visit can help identify sexual health problems, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
Eye Exam
Eyes are very important to be able to function normally on an everyday basis. It is important that everyone in your family see an eye doctor at least once a year to ensure the health of their eyes, validate any correction measures and even find other underlying diseases such as glaucoma.
Ear Exam
While it is not as important to go to a specific ear doctor as it is to go to an eye doctor, all family members should have their ear health and hearing checked at least once a year. Many general practitioners will incorporate this exam into a yearly physical and it can be done quickly and easily. These exams can help find hearing problems, inner ear canal problems and various other facial and head problems.
Dental
Visiting the dentist is something that many people dread, but it can be made less terrifying by simply going for a checkup at least once a year for adults. Visiting your dentist regularly can help prevent problems such as cavities and gum disease.
General Checkup
Adults and children alike should be seeing their family doctor or general practitioner at least once a year to ensure they are in good health. These yearly visits are important to ensuring the overall health of a person, and they can also help doctors find any underlying problems. If any problems arise, you’ll probably be referred to a specialist. For example, if your knees are bad, you’ll go to a orthopedist. If you need help with your foot problems, you might be sent to a podiatrist, like the ones at Dalhousie Station Foot Clinic. Having all the help from these specialists will definitely help improve your health.
While not everyone will need a specialist every year, it is important to maintain yearly checkups with any specialized doctor that you have seen in the past. Visiting them as suggested by your GP can help prevent serious problems from recurring or restarting.
