Medical Checkup: What It Includes and Why You Need One

A person feels fine, has no complaints, lives their normal routine — then a year later discovers type 2 diabetes that has already done damage. Most serious diseases show no symptoms in early stages. A checkup is a way to find the problem before it finds you. At S-Clinic in Chernivtsi, a comprehensive examination takes 2 to 3 hours in a single visit.

Why You Need a Checkup

Most serious diseases — cardiovascular, oncological, endocrine — have no pronounced symptoms in early stages. WHO recommends preventive examinations every 2 to 3 years before age 40, annually after 40, and on an individual schedule for those with chronic conditions or hereditary risks.

What’s Included

A basic checkup includes laboratory tests (complete blood count, biochemistry, urinalysis, coagulogram, thyroid hormones), instrumental diagnostics (abdominal ultrasound, thyroid ultrasound, ECG, blood pressure measurement), and specialist consultations.

Extended Checkup

For patients with risk factors or over 45, an extended examination is recommended: lipid profile, glycated hemoglobin, tumor markers as indicated, echocardiography, and lower extremity venous ultrasound. The entire checkup at S-Clinic takes 2 to 3 hours.