What preventive check-ups should children have at least once a year?
Check which tests should be performed on children at least once a year on the blog of the Lekarz Rodzinny Poznań Jeżyce clinic
As parents, we care about the health of our children. We know that prevention is better than cure, which is why we consider how to implement proper preventive care. One of its pillars is appropriate testing. Which ones are worth choosing and how to make a responsible decision?
When we don't know which tests to choose
Often, the health status of young patients requires conducting appropriate tests. For this reason, it is worth consulting a doctor before making a decision. Based on experience and the course of the child's illnesses, they will make a decision about further prevention. You can also receive a referral for tests from a good specialist. Poznań is a larger city where we can find such doctors without any problems. Nevertheless, even in smaller towns, you can find professionals who know their job. They will present parents with the possibilities offered by modern medicine and facilitate a responsible choice.
Tests on your own - what is worth choosing?
Both children and adults should have a complete blood count and urine test at least once a year. However, this is not the only prevention worth considering. In the case of young patients, the following can also be performed:
- child health assessment - it is mandatory every two years, but more responsible parents can have it done even every year;
- cholesterol test - especially among toddlers who are observed to be overweight;
- abdominal ultrasound - allows for the detection of abnormalities that do not yet show signs in the form of pain;
- stool test - checks if there are parasites in the child's body;
- eye exam - assesses whether the child has vision defects, making it possible to implement treatment even before starting school;
- dental check-up - allows for assessing the condition of the teeth and correcting bite defects; it doesn't hurt to visit the dentist even twice a year.
Do you need to prepare for preventive check-ups?
Of course! First and foremost, the child should be healthy. In the event of an illness, the results may be distorted. For this reason, a poradnia lekarska Poznań should be a mandatory point for the parent and toddler before the tests. There, we will thoroughly check the young patient's health status and receive permission and referrals to conduct the tests.
As parents, we should not ignore preventive check-ups. They can save not only the health but also the lives of our children. Let's get tested regularly!
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