"I'm still in my 20s, so I don't need a health checkup."
Don't you think so?
Actually, it's very meaningful to undergo health checkups starting from a young age.
Especially in recent years, changes in lifestyle have led to an increasing number of cases where health conditions change even in people in their 20s.
This article explains in an easy-to-understand way, from a doctor's perspective, why health checkups are necessary for people in their 20s and when to get them.
Reasons why health checkups are necessary even for people in their 20s
In their 20s, people often experience few subjective symptoms and tend to feel "healthy."
However, changes may have already begun within the body.
Especially the following abnormalities progress without showing symptoms.
- high blood pressure
- dyslipidemia (dyslipidemia, dyslipidemia)
- Prediabetes
- Liver dysfunction
Initially, these have few noticeable symptoms, but if left untreated, they can lead to serious diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke in the future.
Health checkups are an important opportunity for the early detection of these “asymptomatic abnormalities.”
Benefits of receiving it while young
There are two main benefits to getting a health check-up in your 20s.
You can know your "normal value (baseline)".
The results of your health checkup will serve as a baseline for future comparisons.
Knowing your data from a young and healthy period allows you to notice changes in your numbers more quickly.
Leads to a review of lifestyle habits
Even with minor abnormalities, early detection can lead to improvements in your quality of life.
Interventions in one's 20s have a significant impact on subsequent health.
20s people should be especially careful.
We recommend that the following individuals proactively undergo health checkups.
- I eat out and buy convenience store food often.
- I have no exercise routine.
- Irregular sleep schedule
- Has a habit of drinking alcohol or smoking.
- I have never had a health checkup.
Even if you look healthy at first glance, the effects of your lifestyle habits are definitely accumulating.
How often should you get a health check-up in your 20s?
We generally recommend an annual check-up.
When your company has a health check-up, be sure to attend.
On the other hand, those who do not have or have missed their company's health checkups need to consider getting a health examination at a medical institution.
It's precisely because you have no symptoms that it's meaningful to receive it.
It's not uncommon for people to think, "I'll go to the doctor once I feel sick."
However, health checkups are for “detecting abnormalities before symptoms appear.”
Actually, many lifestyle diseases don't show symptoms until they've progressed considerably.
Therefore, by the time you notice it, it might already be in a condition that requires treatment.
By having your health checked even once in your 20s, you can significantly reduce future risks.
Regarding health checkups at our hospital
Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic offers health checkups that are easy for young people to undergo.
- First-time health check-up recipients
- A patient who hasn't visited in several years
- Those who do not have company health checkups
Doctors will carefully support individuals like these as well.
Our clinic offers a set of basic examinations, allowing us to assess your overall condition in a balanced manner.
Please refer to the following page for specific examination details and courses.
Ikejiri-Ohashi Health Checkups | Pre-employment, Periodic, and Life Insurance Medical Exams | Sera Clinic
If you haven't had a health checkup in several years, we recommend a "regular health checkup" to examine your entire body.
If necessary, the doctor can also discuss additional tests, so even first-time visitors can feel at ease.
For those who don't know where to begin, please feel free to consult us first.
Summary: Your 20s are the perfect time to start managing your health.
A health checkup is an “investment” in your future health.
Getting a check-up once in your 20s allows you to understand your body's condition and take appropriate measures as needed.
Small accumulations from a young age lead to a big difference in the future.
Please consider taking this opportunity to get a health checkup.
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