Post-Holiday Health Check: Importance of Medical Check-Up After Year-End Break
Executive Summary
Key insights and market outlook
After the year-end holidays, maintaining health becomes crucial for productivity. Medical Check-Up (MCU) is recommended to monitor health conditions early and prevent chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Experts from Mayapada Hospital emphasize the importance of regular health checks, which include blood pressure, weight, EKG, radiology, and laboratory tests. The American Medical Association recommends annual check-ups starting from adolescence.
Deep Dive Analysis
Importance of Post-Holiday Medical Check-Up
Maintaining Health After Year-End Break
As we enter the new year, prioritizing health becomes essential to maintain productivity. The year-end holidays often involve indulgence in various sweet dishes and potentially disrupt regular health routines. Therefore, undergoing a Medical Check-Up (MCU) is a crucial step in monitoring health conditions early and enabling timely intervention.
Recommended Health Checks
Experts from Mayapada Hospital recommend comprehensive health checks that typically include:
- Blood pressure measurement
- Weight assessment
- EKG for heart health
- Radiology examinations
- Laboratory tests (uric acid, cholesterol, blood sugar)
Chronic Diseases to Watch Out For
- Diabetes: A metabolic disorder common in Indonesia, characterized by high blood sugar levels. Symptoms include frequent urination, increased thirst, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and blurred vision.
- Hypertension: High blood pressure condition that can lead to heart structural changes, swelling, and decreased heart pumping ability if left unmanaged.
Expert Insights
Dr. Roy Panusunan Sibarani, Sp.PD-KEMD, FES from Mayapada Hospital Kuningan explains that prediabetes is indicated by fasting blood sugar levels between 100-125 mg/dL, while diabetes is diagnosed at 126 mg/dL or higher. Dr. Vireza Pratama SpJP, Subsp.IKKv(K), FIHA, FAsCC, FSCAI, FESC from Mayapada Hospital Jakarta Selatan highlights the long-term risks of hypertension, including heart structural changes and potential heart failure.
Proactive Health Management
Regular health check-ups are crucial for early detection and management of potential health issues. Mayapada Hospital offers comprehensive MCU services across multiple locations in Indonesia, including Jakarta, Tangerang, Bogor, Bandung, Surabaya, and Nusantara. Patients can schedule MCU services and access various health-related features through the MyCare application.