"My company doesn't offer health checkups," or "Before I knew it, I hadn't had one in years."
I suspect quite a few people find themselves in this situation.
When you think of a health checkup, you might imagine "something you get at work," but in reality, many people don't have adequate opportunities to get one depending on their work style. Freelancers and sole proprietors, in particular, need to consider their own health management and create opportunities for checkups themselves.
This article clearly explains how people without company health checkups or freelancers should get health checkups, and what types of checkups are available at medical institutions.
Not a few people don't have the opportunity to get a health checkup.
It's not uncommon to not have the opportunity for a health check-up.
For example, in the following cases, it becomes easy to fall behind on regular health checkups.
- No company health checkup program for freelancers/sole proprietors
- There is no health check-up notice for the small workplace.
- Not eligible for part-time/dispatched work
- I just changed jobs and haven't had a check-up yet.
- I've been putting it off because I'm busy.
If this situation continues, it's not uncommon for people to go years without a health check-up, thinking, "I don't feel particularly sick, so I'm fine."
However, health checkups are not meant to be taken when you are feeling unwell, but rather to detect abnormalities before symptoms appear.
Even without symptoms, a health checkup is very meaningful.
Many lifestyle-related diseases and metabolic disorders have few subjective symptoms in their early stages.
For example, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and liver dysfunction can progress without causing any particularly troublesome symptoms in daily life.
Therefore, "no symptoms = healthy" is not always true.
Even if you think you're in good health, you might actually have abnormalities in your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, liver function, and other areas.
Freelancers and sole proprietors, in particular, should have regular health checkups even more so than company employees, as the impact of poor health directly affects their work and income.
For those whose work is desk-bound and prone to lack of exercise, or those whose diet and sleep are irregular, or those who haven't had a health check-up in several years, we recommend getting a thorough check-up.
You can also receive it at a medical institution, even without a company health checkup.
Even if your company doesn't offer health checkups, you can still get one at a medical institution.
While it is a so-called self-paid medical examination, it generally includes a content that allows you to check your overall health, focusing on basic items.
At Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic, we also offer health checkups for individuals without corporate health checkup systems, as well as for freelancers and self-employed individuals.
Even if you're unsure about what to take or feel a bit anxious about your first check-up in a while, you can consult with us in a way that's easy for you.
During your health checkup, we'll assess your risk of lifestyle-related diseases and your overall health through measures like blood pressure checks, blood tests, and urinalysis.
Even these basic tests alone are very useful for understanding your current health status.
If you would like to know more about the details of our health checkups, please also visit our health checkup page.
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How often should I get it?
Medical check-ups are basicallyOnce a yearIt is recommended to receive it around [timescale].
In particular, those who fall under the following categories should consider seeking medical attention early:
- I haven't had a health checkup in several years.
- I've gained weight recently.
- Working styles and lifestyles have changed.
- I've never checked my health before.
Even just having one health checkup makes it easier to objectively understand your physical condition.
If there are no abnormalities, it will be a sign of reassurance, and even if something is found, it can lead to lifestyle improvements and treatment at an early stage.
Who is recommended for a health check-up at Sera Clinic
Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic also caters to individuals who do not have company health check-ups or wish to undergo health examinations at their own convenience.
For example, it is suitable for people such as:
- First-time health check-up recipients
- A patient returning for an appointment after several years
- Freelancers and Sole Proprietors
- Those who missed the opportunity to see a doctor due to being busy
A health checkup is not a place to go when you feel unwell, but an opportunity to check yourself before any symptoms appear.
With the diversification of work styles, it's important to get regular checkups to protect your health, even without a company system in place.
summary
If your company doesn't offer health checkups, you need to manage your health yourself.
Freelancers and sole proprietors, in particular, may tend to put off health checkups due to their busy schedules, yet they are also in a position where they are easily affected by poor health.
That's why it's important to get an annual health checkup while you're still symptom-free.
The time when you think "I'm still okay" may be a good opportunity to check the condition of your body.
At Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic, we offer health checkups that are accessible even for those who don't have company-sponsored health examinations.
If you haven't had a health check-up in a while, why not take this opportunity to check on your health status?
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