When I receive my health checkup results, the first thing I want to check isOverall judgmentです。
At Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic's regular health checkups, we examine physical measurements, blood pressure, vision, hearing, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, physical findings, blood tests, and urine tests. Additionally, if re-examination or detailed examination is necessary after the checkup, we can arrange for additional tests and consultations within the clinic.
Many people are unsure where to start when looking at a health check-up report because it lists so many items.
In this article, firstMeaning of overall judgment A-EGently organize it, and thenHow should I interpret the results for each item?I will explain it in an easy-to-understand way.
First, let's confirm the meaning of overall judgments A-E.
In our hospital's report, you can first grasp the general direction by looking at the overall judgment A to E.
To put it simply for patients, here's an easy way to understand it:
Classification A: No abnormalities
There are no obvious abnormalities, and your health checkup this time shows no major issues.
For now, it's a relief, but it's important to continue with annual health check-ups.
B Grade: Mild Abnormality - Observation
Although there are minor abnormalities, they are not severe enough to require immediate treatment, and are often a condition that is monitored first.
However, this does not mean "it's a mild abnormality, so you can leave it as is." You should be cautious if it has continued for several years or if it has worsened compared to the previous year.
C grade: Re-examination required
There is an abnormality that needs to be additionally confirmed, and re-examination is necessary.
It is important not to ignore symptoms, even if they are mild, and it is recommended to reconfirm promptly according to the instructions on the results sheet.
Assessment: Medical attention and treatment required
It is highly likely that you have an illness, or you may already require treatment, and medical attention is necessary.
While a health checkup is not a diagnosis itself, it is important to seek medical attention without delay if you receive this result.
E. Status: Undergoing treatment
Already being treated for a condition, and will continue treatment.
It is important to continue your current treatment and share your health check results with your primary physician as needed.
What's important is not to stop at the overall evaluation.
When reviewing your health checkup results, the overall assessment is very important, but it's not enough to judge the content by itself.
Even with the same B grade, the meaning is completely different depending on whether the blood pressure is slightly high, liver function is slightly high, or there was an abnormality in the urine test.
Therefore, after checking the overall assessment,Which items were abnormal?It is important to always see.
In addition, check if the results have worsened compared to the previous year and if there are any instructions for re-examination or consultation.
When you receive your health checkup results, it's easier to understand them if you look at them in the following order.
- Overall rating is A through E
- Which items were abnormal?
- Has it not gotten worse since the year before last?
- Is there any instruction for re-examination or follow-up visit written here?
It is recommended to check the reference values for each item against the society's reference table.
In health checkups, there are judgment standards for each item, such as blood pressure, blood sugar, lipids, liver function, and urinalysis.
These criteria may differ slightly in meaning from the "reference values" seen in blood test results from general outpatient clinics.
While general outpatient reference values are often used as statistical guidelines for normal ranges, in health checkupsTo enable early detection of lifestyle diseases and illnesses by identifying abnormalities at an earlier stage.It is emphasized.
Therefore, even if values are not immediately in need of treatment in an outpatient setting, they may still require monitoring or re-examination during a health check-up.
For detailed judgment criteria for each item, the Japanese Society of Preventive Medicine and Health Checkups' standard table can be referenced.
Those who wish to check the detailed figures should refer to the original text below.
▶ Classification and Criteria of the Japan Society of Preventive Medicine and Health Screening
Electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, and physical findings are not determined by "numbers alone."
Among health check-up items, some are not judged solely by numerical values but also require the physician's findings.
Typical examples include electrocardiograms, chest X-rays, and physical findings.
For example, anomalies like the following cannot be simply determined by numerical values alone.
- Abnormal electrocardiogram waveforms and arrhythmias
- Shadows found on a chest X-ray
- Heart murmur
- Swelling
- Swollen thyroid
For these items, it's important to check the comments and judgment details in the result report.
If an abnormality is pointed out, instead of "how much is the value,"What is suspected that leads to the recommendation for re-examination or a doctor's visit?Let's try to watch it.
Even with a B rating, there are things worth discussing.
Because a B rating is often explained as "mild abnormality" or "observation," many people have no problem leaving it as is.
However, even with a B ranking, it's reassuring to consult with someone in the following situations:
- The same abnormality has continued every year.
- The numbers are gradually worsening.
- You have been advised on factors related to lifestyle diseases such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipids.
- I have concerns about my family history and my physical condition.
A health checkup not only determines the presence of abnormalities for that year, but alsoSeeing changeIt also has meaning.
Even if you're undecided about whether to go to the doctor yet, it's worth seeking advice early if your condition is continuously worsening.
For post-health checkup consultations, visit Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic.
In addition to regular health checkups and pre-employment physicals, Ikejiri Ohashi Sera Clinic also handles the follow-up after abnormalities are found during a checkup.Re-examination, detailed examination, medical consultationWe handle it in-house.
- I don't understand how to interpret the results.
- I was told I need to be re-examined, but I'm not sure which department to go to.
- I was told my blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol are high.
- I'd like to have a thorough consultation once, prompted by an abnormal health check-up finding.
In such cases, please bring the results report for consultation.
A health check-up is not just something you receive and finish; it's important to use the results for future health management.
summary
When reviewing your health checkup results, first check the overall assessment.
- No abnormalities
- B: Mild abnormality – observation
- Re-examination required
- Requires medical attention and treatment
- E: Treatment ongoing
However, what's truly important is not to stop at the overall judgment,In which item was there an abnormality?to confirm.
By checking changes from the previous year and whether there are instructions for follow-up examinations, while looking at results such as blood pressure, blood sugar, lipids, liver function, and urinalysis, health check-up results become much easier to understand.
For detailed reference values for each item, please refer to the standard table of the Japan Society of Comprehensive Medical Care and Preventive Medicine. If you have any results that concern you, we recommend consulting a medical institution.
If you are looking for a place to consult after your health check-up around Ikejiri-Ohashi, please consider visiting Ikejiri-Ohashi Sera Clinic.
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