One of the most important things family members need to keep in mind to stay healthy is how long should they wait to visit their doctor. Here at Parkwood Green Medical we put the doctor-patient relationship as a priority, providing you with second to none services that make you feel safe, healthy and comfortable.
Today we will review how long you have to wait to visit each specialist.
Periodic revisions for women
Visit the ophthalmologist
Myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism or glaucoma are some of the problems treated by the ophthalmologist or oculist. Maintaining good eye health is very important, since the sight represents one of the most important senses for the human being. Having a vision problem may manifest itself through inflammation, tearing, redness or blurred vision.
The first ophthalmological examination should be done after 4 years
How often? We should go to the ophthalmologist once a year after age 40
Risks: If the specialist detects a visual problem, the frequency may be higher
Visit to the dentist
Food and good dental hygiene are two essential factors to enjoy good oral health. However, it is very important to visit the dentist or dentist once a year to control and prevent the onset of problems such as cavities, tartar, gingivitis, bad breath (halitosis) or sores.
Since when? The first visit to the dentist should be done during the first dentition, also known as milk dentition.
How often? The visit to the dentist must be annual to avoid the development of asymptomatic oral problems.
Risks: If the dentist detects an oral disease, it can increase the frequency of visits
Visit to the dermatologist
The dermatologist is the specialist who treats diseases related to the skin and hair. It is very important that the professional follow the moles of our body to avoid the development of a possible skin cancer. In addition, you can also advise us on how to treat skin blemishes, hair loss or diseases such as psoriasis.
Since when? If there is no alteration in the skin during childhood, the first visit to the dermatologist should be made at 18 years
How often? We must go to the dermatologist periodically based on the number of freckles, the type of skin, family history and our solar exposure
Risks: If we detect new moles or have modified their size, we must go to the dermatologist quickly
Mammography
Mammography is a preventive diagnostic test that helps detect the signs of breast cancer or breast cancer in its initial stage. Breast cancer is one of the most frequent among women and it is vital to detect it early. The professionals also recommend that women feel their breasts periodically to detect any abnormality.
Since when? It is recommended to perform mammograms periodically between 40 and 70 years
How often? Annual
Risks: If there is a family history, we must start the controls at age 35
Control analytics
Blood tests are diagnostic tests that indicate blood levels of parameters such as cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid or TSH. It is very important that a professional evaluates the results and determines if it is necessary to start a pharmacological treatment or make any important modification in the diet.
Since when? If the family doctor does not recommend it beforehand, we will have to do control analyses after 45 years of age
How often? once a year
Risks: In women, the lack of calcium can lead to bone problems and become osteoporosis, so it is very important to keep track of our calcium levels
Visit to the gynaecologist
Vaginal itching, burning, vaginal discharge or pains in the intimate area of the woman are some of the reasons why women go to the gynaecologist. We must also go to this specialist when we decide to start a contraceptive treatment or seek a pregnancy.
Since when? We must go to the gynaecologist since they start having sex
How often? Once a year
Cytology
Gynaecologists recommend cytology once a year to detect cervical cancer early. This test is usually included in the annual gynaecological revision.
Since when? 3 years after the first sexual relationship or after 25 years
How often? Annual the first 2 years. Every 3 years after
Risks: If the result of the cytology is positive, the control will be more frequent.
Periodic revisions for men
Visiting the ophthalmologist
Since when? The first ophthalmological examination should be done after 4 years
How often? We should go to the ophthalmologist once a year after age 40
Risks: If the specialist detects a visual problem, the frequency may be higher
Visit to the dentist
Since when? The first visit to the dentist should be done during the first dentition, also known as milk dentition.
How often? The visit to the dentist should be annual to avoid the development of problems such as cavities or tartar.
Risks: If the dentist detects an oral disease, it can increase the frequency of visits
Visit to the dermatologist
Since when? If there is no alteration in the skin during childhood, the first visit to the dermatologist should be made at 18 years
How often? We must go to the dermatologist periodically based on the number of freckles, the type of skin, family history and our solar exposure
Risks: If we detect new moles or have modified their size, we must go to the dermatologist quickly
Control analytics
Since when? If the family doctor does not recommend it beforehand, we will have to do control analyses after 45 years of age
How often? 1 time a year
Visit to the urologist
The urologist is a specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases of the male reproductive system and the urinary system. The urologist is responsible for treating problems such as erectile dysfunction, cystitis, painful urination or prostate cancer.
Since when? We must visit the urologist after 50 years
How often? Annual
Risks: If there is a family history, the urological control should begin at 40 years
Over the years, both men and women should go to the doctor more frequently and have other types of tests. It also depends on the state of health of each one the fact of doing an exam or another. For example, a visit to the cardiologist with a Doppler ultrasound will be necessary if you feel constantly tired or have a choking sensation every two times.
Here at Parkwood Green Medical we are ready to assist you and help you keep yourself healthy.
