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Full health checkup
checkup · health screening · annual physical · full body checkup
A set of tests, scans, and doctor visits in one or a few visits. It helps find problems before they cause symptoms.
For prevention, usually once a year. The program is chosen by your age, sex, and family history.
⏱ Duration: usually 2 to 4 hours, sometimes over several days
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- Fasting. Usually no food for 8 to 12 hours before blood tests. Plain still water is fine.
- The day before. Eat a light dinner. No alcohol for 1 to 2 days. No hard workouts or sauna.
- Medicines. Do not stop them on your own. Ask the clinic whether to take your morning medicines before or after the blood test.
- Urine test. Collect your first morning urine in a sterile container from the pharmacy.
- For women. If you will have swabs taken, it is best not during your period. Check with the clinic.
What to bring
- Your ID
- The container with your morning urine
- Past test results and reports
- A list of your medicines
- A snack and water, to eat after the blood test
How it goes
- In the morning, before eating, your blood is taken
- Then tests that need an empty stomach, like a belly ultrasound
- After that, you can have a snack
- Next, an ECG and other tests in your program
- Visits with doctors
- At the end, a doctor goes over the results and gives advice
What you'll feel
- A quick prick for the blood test
- Nothing else is usually unpleasant, but the day can be tiring
Afterwards
- Some results are ready the same day, others in a few days
- If something is found, your doctor will tell you what to do next
- Keep your results. They are useful for comparing next year
Common questions
How often should I have a checkup?
Usually once a year. If you have a long-term illness, your doctor may set a different schedule.
Can I drink water before the tests?
Yes, plain still water is fine. No tea, coffee, juice, or chewing gum.
Why have a checkup if nothing hurts?
Many diseases have no signs for a long time: high blood pressure, high sugar, high cholesterol. A checkup finds them early, when treatment is easier.