The woman is the “pillar of the house” and everyone in the home depends on her, so preserving her health is the most important thing to continue performing her role to the fullest.
In this context, Dr. Helmy El-Gammal, a consultant in pain medicine, revealed the most important medical examinations that a woman should conduct periodically to check on her health.
Al-Jamal pointed out, in a special statement to the “Future” website, the most important periodic preventive examinations and advice needed for a woman to enjoy good health, as follows:
Check the level of iron in the blood (hemoglobin), and eat a healthy diet to increase the level of iron in the blood.
Checking the level of calcium in the blood, and knowing the amount that should be taken as a strengthening vitamin to protect you from rheumatic diseases, arthritis, and prevent osteoporosis in the future.
– Check the level of vitamin “D” in the blood, and take the appropriate dose recommended by the doctor; Fat-free dairy products and sunlight contain large amounts of vitamin D, which helps your body absorb calcium.
Examination of the thyroid gland to ensure the level of activity of the gland and its functions.
Checking the level of cholesterol and blood sugar, eating a varied healthy diet, following up on exercise, walking, swimming, and aerobic exercises to maintain the level of cholesterol in the blood.
– Regular check-ups for cancer, annual mammograms, and annual periodic screening for cervical cancer; Cervical screening begins 3 years after a woman has had sex.
A test to detect the presence of blood in the stool, and the importance of this annual examination for women is that cancer and swelling of the lining of the colon sometimes leads to bleeding, and this examination can detect any small amount of blood in the stool.
Colonoscopy for women 50 years old; The doctor performs an examination of the rectum from the inside and the colon, using a light tube called an endoscope. The doctor removes the mucous polyps, and the examination is conducted every 10 years, and all mucous polyps must be removed so that they do not turn into cancer.
– Breast self-examination monthly after completing the menstrual cycle; By detecting any strange lumps in the breast, consulting a doctor is the best way to prevent disease.
Monthly self-examination of the oral cavity, use a mirror and feel with your fingers about sores, redness or spots, and the examination must be conducted once a month to detect oral cancer, and if you suspect anything, go to a dentist, so that the doctor performs a medical examination, and examines the oral cavity and lips. The gums, the bottom and roof of the mouth, the area behind the wisdom teeth, and the lining of the cheeks
Finally, stop smoking to prevent cancer, heart disease, and blood pressure and arteries.
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