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Bestcare Family Medical Center
4402 Broadway Suite 1
Garland, Texas 75043
972-240-1789

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Your doctor will recommend that you have a physical examination and certain screening tests periodically, depending on your age and health history. The following article explains the most common tests that we recommend.
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PERIODIC HEALTH CHECKUPS

Your doctor will recommend that you have a physical examination and certain screening tests periodically, depending on your age and health history. The following are the most common tests recommended.

Health Checkups for men

Eye Examination  

To check for any vision problems such as near- or far-sightedness or eye muscle disorders and to look for any early signs of disease.  
Those at risk: Men who have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of glaucoma.

Dental Examination  

To check for tooth decay, gum disease, and early signs of oral cancer.  
Those at risk: Men who smoke or chew tobacco; men with poor oral hygiene.

Blood Pressure Measurement  

To detect high blood pressure early, before it leads to stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.  
Those at risk: Men with a family history of high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or stroke; men who are overweight or have diabetes; men who smoke or use tobacco products.

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"Don't wait too long for a check up!"

Cholesterol Test  

To measure the blood levels of cholesterol and other fats, which helps evaluate the risk of heart disease.
 Those at risk: Men with a family history of heart disease; men who have diabetes; men who smoke or use tobacco products.

Colon and Rectum Exam  

To look for signs of cancer of the colon, rectum, and prostate. Includes rectal examination performed by hand by a doctor, fecal occult blood test that checks for blood in the stool, sigmoidoscopy, and possibly a PSA (prostate specific antigen) test.
 Those at risk: Men with a family history of colon or rectal cancer; men who have intestinal polyps or ulcerative colitis; men over age 50. African-American men have an increased risk of prostate cancer and should start having prostate exams at age 45.

Comprehensive Physical Examination  

To regularly assess your current health status and to maintain an ongoing relationship with your doctor. Be sure to see your doctor as often as he or she recommends.

Tests Recommended in Men Younger Than 30 Years

Test	Men at Average Risk	Men at High Risk
Eye	Every two years if you have vision problems	Once a year
Dental	Every six months	As recommended by your dentist
Blood Pressure	Every 2 1/2 years beginning at age 20	Once a year
Colon and Rectum	Not needed	Once a year after age 20
Physical	Twice in your 20s	Twice in your 20s

   Tests Recommended in Men 30 to 50 Years Old

Test	Men at Average Risk	Men at High Risk
Eye	Every two years if you have vision problems; otherwise starting at age 40	Once a year
Dental	Every six months	As recommended by your dentist
Blood Pressure	Every 2 1/2 years	Once a year
Cholesterol	Every five years if normal	As recommended by your doctor
Colon and Rectum	Rectal examination and fecal occult blood test once a year	As recommended by your doctor
Prostate	Not needed	Once a year beginning at age 45 if you are African American or if you are a white male with a family history of prostate cancer.
Physical	Every one to five years	Every one to five years

   Tests Recommended in Men Older Than 50 Years

Test	Men at Average Risk	Men at High Risk
Eye	Every year	At least once a year
Dental	Every six months	As recommended by your dentist
Blood Pressure	Once a year	As recommended by your doctor
Cholesterol	Every five years if normal	As recommended by your doctor
Colon and Rectum	Rectal examination and fecal occult blood test once a year; sigmoidoscopy every three to five years; colonoscopy every 10 years	Same as for men at average risk or as recommended by your doctor
Prostate	Once a year	Once a year
Physical	Every one to two years to age 65; once a year after age 65	Same as for men at average risk

Excerpted from: Complete Guide to Men's Health, American Medical Association, 2001.

Health Checkups for women

Photo of our friendly staff Get a routine check up according to these guidelines. If you have any ongoing health problems or if you are sick, see your doctor more often.

If you are 18 to 39 years old:

Once a year, you should have a

Breast exam
Pap test (after 3 normal Pap smears, ask your doctor how often you should have it done)

Every 2 to 3 years, you should have a

Blood pressure check
Height and weight measurement
Exam for cancers of the thyroid, lymph nodes, ovaries, and skin

Every 5 years, you should have a

Cholesterol check
Blood sugar check if you are overweight

Make sure you are up to date on your shots:

Rubella (measles)
Get a tetanus shot every 10 years
Ask your doctor if you should get a flu shot every year

If you are 40 to 65 years old:

Once a year, you should have an exam for cancers of the breast, skin, thyroid, cervix, ovaries, uterus, lymph nodes, and rectum.

Every 1 to 2 years, you should have

A height and weight measurement
A blood pressure check
A stool sample checked for blood if recommended by your doctor
A mammogram (after you're 50 years old, you should have a mammogram every year)
An eye exam (with a check for glaucoma)

Every 1 to 3 years, you should have

A Pap test (ask your doctor how often you should have it done)

Every 3 to 5 years, you should receive a

Cholesterol check
Blood sugar check

Your provider may recommend having a special test for colon cancer after age 50 every 10 years. The test is called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.

Make sure you are up to date on your shots.

Get a tetanus shot every 10 years
Get a flu shot every year if you are older than 50. If you are not 50 yet, ask your health care provider if you should get a flu shot.

If you are over 65 years old:

Every year, you should have:

A height and weight measurement
A blood pressure check
A mammogram
An exam to look for cancers of the skin, breast, thyroid, ovaries, uterus, lymph nodes, and rectum
A stool sample checked for blood

Every 1 to 3 years, your health care provider should

Check your blood count and blood sugar
Check your hearing and vision (with a check for glaucoma)
Do a Pap test if you have had abnormal results before

Your provider may recommend having a special test for colon cancer after age 50 every 10 years. The test is called a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy.

Get the shots you need:

A flu shot every year
Pneumonia shot if you have not had one before
Tetanus shot every 10 years

All women should remember the keys to keeping healthy

Check your breasts every month
Get regular checkups and the shots you need
Do not smoke
Do not drink alcohol when you drive, swim, or boat
Eat many kinds of healthy foods
Keep a healthy weight
Exercise often
Get your teeth checked regularly by a dentist
Use a latex or polyurethane condom to help prevent the spread of infections you can get when you have sex

Preventative Health Care

Regular exams and check-ups with your family doctor or family physician can help find problems before they start. Preventative health care and medical care greatly improves the chances for treatment and cures. At Bestcare Family Medical Center in Garland Texas we're providing your family with the best health care and urgent care available. We're easy to find ...Our medical offices are in Garland Tx, we also serve Dallas, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Rockwall, Wylie, Sachse and the surrounding communities. Call BestCare at 972-240-1789 to schedule an appointment today.