When is testing necessary for which disease?

Importance of full body check-up: Although this disease can happen to anyone at any time, but sometimes the risk of the disease also depends on age, says Neuro of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi. Spine surgeon Dr. Vikas Kumar said on his X account that we should always get the entire body checked so that diseases can be detected at every stage of age and treatment can be done at the right time.

When is testing necessary for which diseases?

First stage (20-30 years)

At this age, HPV test (Human Papilloma Virus) is necessary to check blood pressure, height and weight. Some types of HPV increase the risk of cancer in women. It starts from the age of 20.

Second stage (31-40 years)

People in this age group should get tests related to BP, diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol and heart disease because according to WHO, 22% of deaths are due to heart attacks. Factors like blood pressure and cholesterol are responsible for this.

Third stage (41-50 years)

Checkups related to heart disease, prostate cancer, skin cancer, eyes and teeth should be done because after the age of 40, the prostate gland starts increasing in men. This is called prostatic hyperplasia.

Fourth stage (51-65 years)

Be sure to get checked for stool tests, mammograms, osteoporosis and depression as 90% of colon cancer (bowel cancer) cases are found after the age of 50. Bone erosion also starts. Mammogram detects breast cancer in women.

Stage five (age 65+)

At this stage of age, get your eyes, ears and physical imbalances checked because after this age the immunity decreases rapidly. The ability to see and hear is reduced. The balance of the body starts deteriorating. Therefore, get a full body checkup done on the advice of the doctor.