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A check-up is a periodic health screening performed to evaluate general health status without any complaints or symptoms of illness. This screening is not just a series of tests. On the contrary, it is a holistic process that includes specialist physician examinations, laboratory tests, and radiological imaging. The main purpose is to diagnose potential diseases at an early stage and take preventive measures by identifying risk factors.

After the check-up screening, your physician evaluates your results, considers the risks you carry, and may request more detailed tests if necessary. In addition, all your health records are safely stored after the check-up program, and you can maintain regular follow-up of your health status by staying in contact with your family physician.

For Women: It is recommended that women in this age group have an annual general health examination, basic blood tests, urinalysis, chest X-ray, breast examination, and gynecological examination.

For Men: It is recommended that men in this age group have an annual general health examination, basic blood tests, urinalysis, and chest X-ray. Especially lifestyle-related risk factors can be monitored with these controls.

Women over the age of 40 should have an annual general health examination, basic blood tests, urinalysis, ECG, chest X-ray, mammography, fecal occult blood test, and gynecological examination. These screenings are vital for early diagnosis of health risks that increase with age.

For men over 40, an annual general health examination, basic blood tests, urinalysis, ECG, chest X-ray, fecal occult blood test, and urological examination are recommended. In this age group, regular follow-up is important for male-specific risks such as prostate health.

After the age of 50, in addition to the controls above, it is recommended that men and women have colonoscopies and endoscopies at a frequency determined by their risk groups. It is also important for men to have regular urological examinations and prostate tests.

While standard check-up screenings offer a general health profile, some special situations require a more targeted approach. For example, regular cardiology controls after the age of 40 become important for individuals with a family history of early heart disease or those with chronic conditions like diabetes.

What to do before the check-up is explained to you in detail during the appointment. Generally, an 8-10 hour fast is requested for the accuracy of the tests. You can drink water, but you should avoid smoking and caffeine consumption. Please inform your physician about the medications you use regularly.

Private Ünye Çakırtepe Hospital also offers customized check-up programs for corporations in order to protect the health and increase the motivation of company employees. Corporate agreements can be planned flexibly according to the needs and budgets of the companies.

Measures the number of red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), and platelets in the blood. It is used to detect anemia, infection, and blood diseases.

Blood Sugar: Performed for the diagnosis and follow-up of diabetes. The HbA1c test shows the 3-month average.
Lipid Profile: Cardiovascular risk is determined by measuring HDL (good), LDL (bad) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.

Liver (AST/ALT/GGT): Shows fatty liver and dysfunctions.
Kidney (Urea/Creatinine): Evaluates the filtering capacity of the kidneys.
Thyroid (TSH): Determines the working speed of the thyroid gland and goiter risk.

B12 and Folate: Essential for the nervous system and blood production.
Vitamin D: Critical for bone health and immunity.
Iron: Used in the diagnosis of anemia.

ECG: Measures the electrical rhythm of the heart.
Exercise Stress Test: Shows the heart's performance during exercise and hidden vascular blockages.
Echocardiography (ECHO): Ultrasound examination of heart valves and muscle structure.

Chest X-Ray: Evaluates lung diseases and heart shadow.
Whole Abdomen Ultrasound: Examines internal organs such as liver, kidney, and gallbladder.
Mammography: Used for early detection of breast cancer in women.

PSA (Male): Determines the risk of prostate cancer.
Pap Smear (Female): Cervical cancer screening.
Fecal Occult Blood: Performed to detect intestinal and stomach bleeding.