Early detection is the key to leading a long fulfilling life. We offer a complete medical checkup for men and women of all ages.
The following health screenings are recommended for men and women beginning at age 18:
Skin exams, for detection of skin cancers; self-exam monthly, looking for mole or other skin growth that changes in color, size or texture; clinical exam every three years
Blood pressure checks at least every two years
Cholesterol, blood test every five years
Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection; urine sample once the person is sexually active and annually until age 25*
Vision and dental exams, for detection of cataracts, glaucoma, cavities, gum disease; at least annually; dentists recommend dental exams every six months
Tetanus booster, to increase immunity against tetanus; immunization beginning in high school, then every 10 years
Beginning at age 40:
Fasting plasma glucose, for detection of diabetes
Blood test every three years
Beginning at age 50:
Colonoscopy, for detection of colon cancer; outpatient procedure every 10 years
Beginning at age 65:
Bone mineral density, for detection of osteoporosis; X-rays taken as needed
Check up only for Men:
For men only beginning at age 18:
Testicular exam, for detection of testicular cancer; self-exam monthly, checking for bumps or abnormalities of the scrotum and testicles; clinical exam annually
Beginning at age 50:
Digital rectal exam, for detection of prostate cancer; clinical exam annually
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, for detection of prostate cancer; blood test annually
For women beginning at age 18:
Breast exam, for detection of breast cancer; self-exam monthly, checking for bumps or other abnormalities; clinical exam annually
Pap smear/pelvic exam, for detection of cervical cancer; exam and tissue sample beginning at age 21 or three years after the onset of sexual activity (whichever comes first), then every two years
Beginning at age 40:
Mammograms, for detection of breast cancer; X-ray annually
Beginning at age 50:
Thyroid-stimulating hormone test, for detection of thyroid disease; blood test, with frequency at the discretion of patient and doctor.
All checkups would be done at Hospital CIMA in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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