The Importance of Health Checks at Every Age: Expert Advice from Addlife Health Research Center

Dr. Kridakorn Kasornkam, MD The American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine doctors from Addlife Health Research Center, 2nd floor, Life Center (Q House Lumpini) have said that the causes for each age group Health check Different because in each age group our bodies decline. and different health problems In addition, male and female Another factor that causes different health problems. In addition to the decline of the organs There is also a question of hormones. Various biochemical values ​​in the body that also decline In addition to health checks according to age Additional tests can be performed in cases where there are additional risks, such as a family history of cancer, heart disease, or drink alcohol or smoke, etc. The doctor would like to give an example of a test. and the risk of health problems in each age group as follows:

• younger than 30

This is the age when the body is still working well. But it began to decline. Some people may develop high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high blood fat, etc. Therefore, it is better to study to see the work of sugar, fat, liver, kidneys and lungs by starting. Health check From the beginning, it helps the doctor begin to see signs of deterioration. and can be monitored from the earliest stages

• Age range 30-40 years

At this age, various organs are still working well. Although a decline began to occur But it may not yet appear abnormally clear. But symptoms begin to appear, such as being tired, chronic fatigue, without renewal, starting with insomnia problems. Metabolism gets worse. The body is not as fit as it was before. Gastrointestinal problems can also be present, so additional tests should be done. Abdominal ultrasound examination Check the elasticity of blood vessels In addition, the balance of hormone levels can be checked. This is because this is the age when hormone levels in the body start to decrease.

• Age range 40-50 years

This is the age when body functions begin to decline. Hormone levels decreased and many systems in the body deteriorated to the point of being noticeable. The cardiovascular system works less. Blood vessels lose their elasticity. Starting to be more at risk of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this is the age when the fitness of the heart should be checked by running on a treadmill Vision, hearing, brain function, and memory decline. There is an increased risk of developing cancer such as colon cancer, liver cancer, and lung cancer, especially those who smoke. Women need to be careful about breast cancer and breast cancer.

• Age 50 years and above

At this age, the body is clearly going down. A thorough physical examination of all organs should be performed. Check heart function, check brain MRI, check for blood vessel compliance (CT Calcium score), check bone mass. Including checking hormone levels. Because this is the age that has entered full menopause. There is a risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer or tumors in many organs. Risk of Osteoporosis especially in women

apart from Health check According to age Another thing that should be taken care of is Vaccination in the elderly Because when you get older the immune system starts to weaken. Easily vulnerable to certain types of diseases. And it can cause more serious problems than at a young age, such as flu, pneumonia, shingles, etc.