By conducting a comprehensive examination of the body, several different examinations and analyzes are performed to check on the individual’s health condition, so it is recommended to do them periodically so that the specialist doctor examines all parts of the body and detects if there are any serious factors that can affect the health of the body and cause it to suffer from some sudden diseases so that they can be prevented in advance. It includes all of the medical tests, laboratory tests, diagnostic x-ray examinations, and many other procedures. With Al-Mousa Specialist Hospital, we explain many details about the comprehensive examination of the body. Read on to learn about them.
The importance of a comprehensive body examination
There is great importance in conducting a comprehensive examination of the body, as it helps diagnose the patient’s condition and early knowledge of diseases before they occur or once they are infected, which contributes to preventing any complications of this disease, while discovering physical obstacles to facilitate the treatment plan, which results in a high level of health, whether for the individual or for society.
There are several serious diseases that can suddenly affect a person without any prior warning, including high levels of fat, atherosclerosis, diabetes, blood pressure, colon, lung, breast tumors, and viral hepatitis. These diseases can be avoided when comprehensive examinations are conducted on an ongoing basis to treat them early, which helps in recovering from them quickly before the disease worsens.
A comprehensive examination of the body is carried out by conducting a diagnostic examination of all the various body systems, including examination of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and all bones of the body.
Therefore, it is very necessary for all people to conduct a comprehensive body examination periodically, at least every five years at a maximum, to evaluate the body’s healthy condition to know the habits that the individual must follow every day for a better healthy lifestyle.
Reasons for performing a comprehensive body examination
Taking care of physical health requires a comprehensive examination on a regular basis, and this does not require the presence of a poor health condition or a low level of fitness, as there are several important reasons that lead to this comprehensive examination, and these reasons are as follows:
- Preventive care: A comprehensive examination periodically allows you to talk to your doctor about your family medical history, the lifestyle you follow, and the fears you have about contracting diseases, which allows you to identify the diseases that you have a possibility of contracting by evaluating the information you provide to your doctor and after analyzing the results of the medical examinations that were conducted, which also results in taking preventive medical measures based on those results.
- Early detection: Routine examinations help you with early detection and identification of some diseases that may affect you and whose symptoms have not yet appeared, which is very important and necessary to reduce the severity of this disease when all therapeutic measures are taken early before the disease worsens, which enhances the outcome of treatment.
- Rapid treatment: When the necessary routine tests are performed and do not result in any diagnosis, the doctor needs to perform several other tests of great importance and higher accuracy, which enables him to prepare a quick treatment plan for the patient to follow and that also gives quick results.
- Health planning: You can conduct these annual examinations with the aim of preparing a plan through which you will maintain your physical health and high fitness for the following year. You can also change the types of treatments you take with a more effective treatment when needed as part of the doctor’s examinations of the effectiveness of these medications, in addition to the possibility of cooperating with your doctor to obtain an ideal plan to achieve a specific goal you desire, such as quitting smoking, or getting rid of excess weight.
- Reducing fears: There are several fears that many patients may be exposed to when they suffer from some symptoms of diseases, which cause them extreme confusion and result in many questions about the presence of a defect in their health condition. Therefore, when speaking with a doctor, you can understand the reality of your health condition and tell him about those fears so that he can help you get rid of them by knowing the main causes of the disease and how to get rid of it and deal with it correctly, which reduces your stress and anxiety.
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Types of tests in a comprehensive body examination
All people want to maintain good health and enjoy it always, and to be careful to prevent all diseases that may affect a person as he grows older. Therefore, comprehensive analyzes are used to examine the body as one of the methods of early examination and diagnosis to even prevent diseases. Therefore, we present to you the most important of these necessary analyzes during a comprehensive examination of the body, which are conducted in the analysis laboratory at Al-Mousa Specialist Hospital with the best accuracy, as follows:
Liver yeast analysis
It is an analysis of some liver enzymes found in the liver, as well as muscles, and various body organs. The enzymes present in the blood are measured through AST and ALT blood tests, and these tests are done to ensure that there is no liver defect and to diagnose some other health conditions.
Kidney enzymes analysis
One of the most important medical tests necessary during a comprehensive examination is to check on the function of the kidneys, as the amount of keratin secreted daily is detected.
Urine analysis (uric acid)
Urea is one of the nitrogenous compounds found in the liver as one of the final results of the protein metabolism process. Therefore, an increase in the percentage of urea in the blood is detected, which results in some kidney diseases.
Pituitary thyroid-stimulating hormone
It is one of the necessary hormones for the body that is given by the pituitary gland to stimulate the thyroid gland to do its work and secrete hormones that control many functions in the body. Therefore, it is considered one of the necessary tests during a comprehensive examination to examine hypothyroidism, if present.
Analysis of cholesterol and triglycerides
The various cholesterol and triglyceride analyzes are among the most important necessary tests during the comprehensive examination that are requested from patients to help diagnose many diseases resulting from obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes, as they include the value of cholesterol in the body, the value of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the value of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, the value of triglycerides, and the cholesterol of the body fat carrier protein.
Fasting blood sugar analysis
Fasting blood sugar tests are one of the most important tests required in performing a comprehensive examination of the body, as the blood sugar level is measured after abstaining from eating and drinking for an entire night.
Random blood sugar test
This test helps measure the blood sugar level at the time of the comprehensive examination without fasting beforehand, and if the results reach 200 mg/dl or more, it indicates the presence of diabetes.
Vitamin B12 analysis
Vitamin B12 is one of the most important and necessary vitamins for the body’s nerves and health, as it greatly maintains the integrity of the spine and the health of the central nervous system in the body. Therefore, it is very important and must be administered continuously.
Vitamin D analysis
Vitamin D is considered one of the most important vitamins in the body that must be available in abundance because of its importance in improving and maintaining the health of bones and teeth, in addition to helping to maintain the strength of the body’s immunity and reducing depression and mood disorders. Therefore, care must be taken to know the level of this vitamin in the body in order to increase it in the event of a defect in its functions. This is through exposure to sunlight and eating foods that contain it.
Complete blood count analysis
This analysis is considered one of the most important, most common and requested blood tests in the body. It is one of the important parts of the routine examination, as it measures several different components in the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, through each of which specific diseases in the body are examined.
Potassium analysis
It is one of the minerals necessary for the functioning of the heart, nerves, and muscles in the body. It is also one of the electrolytes that are made within the body’s cells, so its high level can cause serious diseases, so it is checked periodically, especially if there are health standards that affect its normal value.
Sodium analysis
It is considered one of the most important tests included in a comprehensive examination of the body, as it is important for the health of the nerves and muscles as well, and its high or low level leads to some diseases in the functions of the kidneys and adrenal gland.
Chloride analysis
The level of chloride in the blood is measured in addition to measuring other electrolytes in order to monitor some medical conditions such as kidney disease, heart failure, liver disease, and high blood pressure.
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Ways to prepare for a comprehensive body examination
There is a wide variety of preparations that are necessary before resorting to a comprehensive body examination in order to ensure that the individual obtains the best and most accurate results. These preparations are represented in the following methods:
- Take adequate rest before performing the examination with at least 6 hours of sleep, as lack of sleep or intermittent sleep can cause incorrect readings and results in measuring blood pressure, body temperature, and heart rate.
- Schedule an appointment in advance in coordination with the comprehensive examination doctor before the examination so that you are fully prepared for it.
- Wear comfortable, safe clothing when performing the examination, and be careful not to wear any decorative clothing or jewelry that could hinder the doctor during the examination.
- Inform the doctor of all medical conditions that he had in the period before the examination for at least six months, such as the results of the examinations, any surgical operations performed during that period, and the like.
- Avoid eating various foods and drinks, except for drinking water, so as not to dehydrate the body during a period of no less than 8 hours before the examination. Eating and drinking may cause inaccurate results for some tests during the examination.
- Avoid eating fatty and salty foods for at least three days before the examination, as salts and fats can affect blood pressure and cholesterol readings.
- Avoid drinking any alcohol before the examination for a full day at a minimum.
- Avoid consuming coffee and all caffeine contents at least an hour before the examination so as not to affect the body’s digestion process, which also affects the result of the blood test.
- Refrain from taking all nutritional supplements or vitamins for two days before the examination and limit yourself to only what is permitted by the specialist doctor.
- Stop exercising deeply before the examination so that it does not affect the heart by raising the heart rate and also lowering the level of potassium in the body.
- Stop smoking, as well as foods that cause gases in the body, such as uncooked vegetables, all milk contents, fruits, legumes, and soft drinks of all kinds, at least 48 hours before the examination.
FAQs
How many tests are in a comprehensive body examination?
There are a large number of medical tests that the doctor needs when conducting a comprehensive examination of the body, after completing the clinical examination, which is an initial examination of the body. The tests help greatly in diagnosing the patient’s health condition in addition to determining the type of medical procedure that is appropriate for his health condition. Here are the most prominent medical tests required in conducting a comprehensive examination of the body, which are as follows:
- Liver function analysis.
- Immunological examinations.
- Kidney function examination.
- ECG.
- Stool and urine examination.
- Complete blood count.
- Testing of triglycerides and cholesterol.
- Examination of multiple functions of the thyroid gland.
- Check blood sugar level.
How many hours of fasting before undergoing a comprehensive body examination?
The period during which the patient must stop eating and drinking varies from one person to another and according to the type of analysis that is performed, but usually most tests require fasting for a period of no less than 8 continuous hours immediately before the examination.
There are some medical tests and tests before which one must fast for a sufficient period, as we mentioned, of no less than 8 hours. The most prominent of these tests are: cholesterol test, blood glucose test, liver function test, and triglyceride levels test.
We have mentioned all the details regarding performing a comprehensive examination of the body in terms of its importance, causes, different types, and ways to prepare for this procedure. We can also nominate Al Mousa Specialized Center as one of the best medical centers specialized in providing all types of examinations and important rehabilitation programs for the body, whether comprehensive or specialized.
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