Blood Pressure Test
- Checks 2 kinds of pressure within the blood vessels. The higher number
(systolic blood pressure) gauges the pressure when your heart is pumping. The lower number
(diastolic blood pressure) represents the pressure between heartbeats. High blood pressure
is a symptomless disease that can lead to a heart attack and/or a stroke.
Vision -
Checks for marked changes or degeneration of eye functioning
Pap Test -
Is used to detect the early signs of cervical cancer, uterine cancer and herpes
Mammography -
An X-ray to detect breast tumors or problems
Professional Breast Exam - A physician or nurse examines the breasts for signs of abnormalities
Digital Rectal Exam - Checks for early signs of colorectal and/or prostate
abnormalities including cancer
Stool Blood Test - Checks
for early signs of colorectal abnormalities, including cancer
Sigmoidoscopy -
Checks for early signs of colorectal abnormalities and cancer
Cholesterol Blood Test
- Checks the levels of fatty deposits (cholesterol) in the blood. High
cholesterol levels are linked to heart disease.
Glaucoma Screening -
Checks for increased pressure within the eye. Glaucoma can result in blindness if not
treated.
HEALTH AT HOME - Your Complete Guide to Symptoms, Solutions, and Self-Care © 1999 by Don R. Powell. American Institute for Preventive Medicine.
Date updated 02/01/99