Don’t worry about your medical examination report, it’s better to do these 6 things! Winter physical examination is very important, and it’s the right time to “check up” your body at the end of the year

In winter, many hospitals seem to be busier, especially the respiratory, cardiology, and neurology departments, where there are more middle-aged and elderly people queuing up than in other seasons. It is recommended to have a health check-up in winter.

1. Why do you need a physical examination in winter?

Choosing winter to have a comprehensive physical examination will make it easier to identify the cause and focus of the disease and take early prevention and treatment measures.

1. Winter is the peak season for various chronic diseases. Many chronic diseases such as bronchitis, cor pulmonale, gout, etc. are more likely to occur in cold seasons.

2. Especially for the elderly who suffer from chronic diseases, winter is undoubtedly the most difficult year for them. Therefore, it is necessary for the elderly with reduced resistance to have a physical examination at this time. Through the physical examination, family members can understand the physical condition of the elderly and make early preparations.
3. For people with three highs

Winter is a cold season, so in order to resist the cold, people will choose to eat some high-calorie foods. For people with three highs, physical examinations can help you understand your physical condition. With some advice from experts, you can not only maintain your body heat but also ensure your health.

4. In addition, due to the low temperature in winter, immunity and self-resistance are reduced, and common diseases such as colds and asthma also come along. Conducting a comprehensive physical examination for children and adolescents during the winter vacation can help us understand their growth status and prevent diseases in a timely manner.

2. Why are modern people afraid of physical examinations?

Many people are afraid of physical examinations. Hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, obesity, cervical spondylosis, bone loss... These diseases that are more common in the elderly are now beginning to appear in young and middle-aged people, which is not unrelated to their lifestyle.

1) Smoking, drinking, and eating betel nuts are standard for many people. They also generally like to eat all kinds of strong-tasting foods, such as smoked, grilled, and fried foods, and foods rich in high fat, high salt, and high sugar. They like carbonated drinks, milk tea, etc.

2) Many people often stay up late, have irregular work and rest schedules, and are prone to excessive fatigue, which causes the body to be in a sub-healthy state for a long time. In addition, the high pressure at work and in life makes the mind in a state of anxiety for a long time, and even insomnia and depression. These combined factors may lead to a decline in the body's immunity;

3) Many people don’t like to exercise, sit for a long time, and just lie on the sofa and look at their mobile phones when they get home.

For example, the younger age of colorectal cancer is closely related to bad living and eating habits (such as sitting for long periods of time, eating few vegetables, eating a lot of processed meat, long-term smoking, drinking, etc.), in addition to genetic factors.

3. How to conduct physical examinations in winter in a more scientific way?

1. Have regular physical examinations and don’t give up the basic items.

1) Blood pressure, blood sugar level, height, and weight are all very important. For example, BMI (body mass index) is an important indicator for determining metabolic syndrome. Some young people are often reluctant to measure their blood pressure, thinking it is a problem of the elderly. I once saw a young man who was relatively fat. He was reluctant to measure his blood pressure because he thought it was troublesome. I persuaded him to measure it, and his blood pressure was significantly higher, greater than 180/90 mmHg.

2) Oral health cannot be neglected.

Many people are addicted to betel nuts. Although it is common knowledge that betel nuts cause cancer, people are still not alert to this fact. It is recommended that people with this addiction give up betel nuts as soon as possible and check their oral health regularly.

2. The physical examination should be targeted and you should choose a reliable institution.

Under the advice of professional doctors, choose the physical examination items with emphasis according to your age, gender, occupation, health status, lifestyle and medical history;

3. Don’t worry too much about radiation.

For example, lung diseases require chest X-rays and CT scans. If you are at high risk of lung cancer, a low-dose chest CT scan should be performed once a year, which can detect more than 80% of early-stage lung cancer and reduce the mortality rate of lung cancer by 20%.

4. Don’t be overly afraid of cancer.

"Nodules" are often found on physical examination reports. Many people get very nervous when they find these during physical examinations, and they are very worried that they may turn into "cancer". However, nodules are classified, and not all nodules are cancer. Doctors will make a preliminary judgment on the nature of these nodules based on the shape, density, blood supply and other characteristics of the nodules. If you cannot understand the physical examination report, it is recommended that you ask a professional chief examiner to interpret it.

4. Rather than worrying about your medical examination report, you should develop a healthy lifestyle.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that you should appropriately adjust your unhealthy living habits in your daily life, and don’t wait until the physical examination report shows various problems before you regret it.

1. Maintain a regular work and rest schedule and don’t stay up late.

Try to go to bed around 10pm every day, no later than 11pm;

2. Eat on time and eat healthily.

Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, increase the intake of high-fiber foods, and reduce the intake of processed meats;

2. Quit bad habits as soon as possible.

It is recommended to quit smoking, drink less alcohol, quit betel nut, drink more boiled water, and drink less sugary drinks;

3. Sit less, move more, and exercise actively.

If exercise is not contraindicated, do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week to maintain a healthy weight;

5. Be open-minded and optimistic.

Optimistic and cheerful people are less likely to get sick, and even if they do get sick, they are more likely to recover than those who are depressed and anxious.

6. Have regular physical examinations and seek timely treatment.

If you are sick, don't delay, go to the hospital to see a doctor in time to nip the disease in the bud.