Full Body Check - Advance

Chronic diseases are one of the primary causes of death across the globe. Due to the dormant nature of symptoms, they're extremely difficult to detect as soon as they start impacting a patient's life. Some of the most common chronic diseases which cause fatalities include diabetes, heart attack, stroke, lung disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

These diseases exhibit the symptoms gradually. The slow onset carries with itself a prolonged reduced quality of life along with a rapidly weakening body. Even before the diseases are detected, they can hinder a patient’s coping ability, resulting in mental ailments such as depression.

One of the most effective ways to limit the impact of diseases and the resulting complications is routine care involving clinical preventive strategies.

Preventative health care acts as an intervention mechanism between the contraction of illness and the occurrence of the symptoms. It helps with screening the root cause of the condition at the earliest to receive effective treatment with faster recovery.

Some of the advantages of acquiring preventative care before the onset of diseases are:

• Extension of lifespan 
• Lowered long-term expenses of disease management 
• Enhancement of quality of life 
• Management of genetic conditions 
• Prevention with a healthy lifestyle
   

Experts recommend full body check-advance tests to implement these preventative strategies and ensure the optimum health of the patient. It is suggested to undergo once every year for patients above 50 and once every three years for younger individuals.

These prescribed health checkup packages consist of multiple components to screen the functioning of different organs and bodily mechanisms. The full body check-advance test comprises 71 assessments involving:

• Blood Glucose analysis: This assay includes the diagnosis of glucose postprandial, HBA1C - glycated haemoglobin, estimated average glucose and fasting glucose measurement to identify unhealthy blood sugar levels and pre-screen diabetes. 
• Heart functioning: This assessment encompasses the evaluation of cholesterol by analysing levels of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol.
• Kidney health: The checkup includes the detection of urea, creatinine, uric acid and a complete urine examination. 
• Blood assay: The test checks for illnesses, infections and illnesses through the analysis of the complete blood count along with Calcium, Phosphorus, Chloride, Potassium, and Sodium measurements. 
• Liver performance: The comprehensive liver analysis involves the detection of bilirubin imbalance with albumin and globulin proportions in the liver function test. 
• Thyroid assessment: In the assay for the thyroid gland, the experts check for levels of FT3, FT4, and TSH hormones along with calcium levels in the blood.

The health checkup packages provide a clear understanding of the underlying condition and potential health risks through an in-depth examination. Based on the evaluation results, the doctors prescribe a range of treatments, including medications, therapies and lifestyle changes to combat the progression of serious diseases.

Apollo 24|7 provides multiple diagnosis options for patients, including Apollo's full body checkup test to avail an exhaustive insight into the current health. The NABL-certified digital health platform offers prompt results of assessments using advanced technology and the expertise of qualified healthcare experts. Patients can either select the tests online using Apollo app or can visit the pharmacy with a simple search of 'Full body checkup near me.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Amitava Ray, Family Physician, Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata.

Frequently asked questions

What is the role of calcium in complete blood count assessments?

Complete blood tests assess the underlying malfunctioning of bodily mechanisms and the presence of diseases. Excess calcium in blood indicates a variety of medical conditions such as thyroid disease, kidney disease, parathyroid disorders etc. The measure above 10.3mg/dl is considered above the normal calcium range.

How frequently should a person above 50 schedule a full-body health checkup package?

On average, a healthy person above 50 must schedule full-body routine care tests at least once a year. Additionally, if the person is suffering from a disease or carries a risk due to genetic or other factors, getting a checkup every six months is recommended.

What does the Apollo full body checkup test include?

The full body routine care test includes components to evaluate the health of different organs, including:  Blood glucose tests Cholesterol analysis Liver functioning assay Complete urine examination  Liver performance and kidney health tests Thyroid analysis

What are the benefits of a full body checkup?

The most important benefit of undergoing complete body tests is the prevention of life-threatening diseases. Additionally, it also helps with the management of the current underlying conditions without letting it progress into a complicated illness. Besides, prompt diagnosis helps with effective treatment and faster recovery.

Who is more prone to developing chronic diseases?

Chronic health conditions are the primary cause of death across the globe. Some individuals are more likely to experience the dysfunction of bodily processes, including: Regular users of tobacco and alcohol  Person with a genetic predisposition People with poor lifestyle habits like consumption of excess saturated fats Ageing population  Patients with immuno-compromised system

What are the alarming health conditions that do not show symptoms initially?

Many chronic diseases do not exhibit any signs of their onset. Some remain dormant for years before turning into a complicated diseases. The most common chronic health conditions include:  High blood pressure  Sexually transmitted infections Cancer  Hepatitis  Heart attack Diabetes