Preventive Tests to Avoid Diseases at our Phoenix, AZ Clinics

Just as advancement in healthcare research has led to the discovery of new medical breakthroughs, it has also led to the creation of a set of preventive measures that can lead to prevention of several communicable and non-communicable diseases. This line of healthcare is referred to as preventive medicine wherein anticipatory medication is provided to children and adults to prevent them from contracting few diseases. Changing environmental factors, genetic makeup, hygiene factors, lifestyle and several other factors lead to deterioration of the human body that can be prevented if diseases are detected before they destroy vital organs.

Each year several thousand people die around the year from both communicable and non-communicable diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems, diabetes and bone disorders which could have been prevented if these people would have undergone regular tests. To prevent these problems today Family doctor can advise tests to detect diseases that could be related to mundane issues like blood pressure, diabetes, low blood pressure, allergies and persistent sores.

Preventive screenings and tests at a walk in clinic with testing facilities can check for existence of diseases before the symptoms actually show up and it is too late for treatment.

Cholesterol and blood pressure tests

These tests help to gauge an individual’s vulnerability to cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and strokes. There are prescribed limits set by medical fraternity for testing men and women of different age groups and ethnic backgrounds to gauge if they are below, within or above danger mark. If after these regular tests an individual is considered under threat of heart disease and blood pressure then he/she can visit urgent care clinic for medical solution to the problem.

Diabetes

Changing lifestyles and food patterns has led to the growth in diabetes around the world and even with early detection and medication facilities several people die every year due to complications related to this health problem like renal failure and nerve disorders. Regular blood tests at family clinic can help to find out if the blood glucose in the body is within prescribed limits. Here the doctors constantly monitor patient’s progress and provide advice to keep sugar levels under controls and providers and Physicians at Phoenix Family Medical Clinic treat and provide care for kids with ADHD.

Sexually transmitted diseases – Even people that maintain personal hygiene contract these diseases due to usage of public toilets in offices and shopping areas. It can easily be detected by tests done on sexually active individuals and treatment can be done by same day appointments at a local clinic.

Preventive tests for cancer

Colorectal cancer is a preventive cancer among men above 50 years and healthcare providers can suggest the best test for patients based on family history.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among smokers and people that consume tobacco in different forms. Sometimes secondary exposure to tobacco smokers can also lead to lung cancer which can be prevented by annual X-rays and sputum tests followed by early treatments.

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women which can be prevented by carrying out cervical cytology screening on a regular basis so women can undergo treatment before cancer develops. These tests are available during our Phoenix Saturday clinic hours, and sexually active women can undergo pap tests every few years for early detection.

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