You must always take care of your health, but is often difficult to keep account of all medical examinations that you must do. To not miss something, here’s the guide that visits to the doctor have to do and frequency, depending on one’s age.

20, 30 and 40 years

Dental examination – must make a visit to the dentist every six months to detect early decay or gum disease or any other.

Annual examinations

Mammography – is recommended to do this analysis every year. Your doctor will examine your breasts and analyze the color changes, nipple, skin irregularities or changes in lymph nodes. This test prevents breast cancer risk.

Pap test – will examine cells of the cervix to be examined changes in the idea of preventing cervical cancer. Is made annually or every six weeks, at the doctor’s recommendation.

Biochemical analysis of blood – are very good and indicated that may be detected most diseases, including sexually transmitted ones.

Body mass – your GP will weigh with a special scale the level of fat and water on the body. It will calculate your BMI (body mass index) and tell you if you’re over or underweight. This analysis is to stay away from obesity you should do annually.

Dermatological exam – your doctor will examine moles and their evolution. The exam will eliminate the risk of skin cancer.

Diabetes screening – if any diabetics in your family, you have to do blood sugar tests after you have eaten. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol increased, is a warning and have to do this test. If you’re pregnant you need to do a test for gestational diabetes.

Eye examination – an ophthalmologist will check the eye movements, the ability to distinguish colors for your visual acuity and peripheral.

At 10 years

Hearing examination – this analysis determine if you suffer a loss of hearing ability and if so, what kind is it and whom it is owed.

50

Do the above examinations and:
Colorectal cancer – this procedure consists of five tests performed at some intervals. They depend on your medical history.

60

Do the above examinations and:
Bone Density Test – the researchers have not yet determined the optimum in which a woman must do tests on bone density. The fact is that with menopausal bone density decreases, appearing risk of osteoporosis. Your doctor can recommend the best range you need to do this test, based on your medical history and risk factors.