Posted on

Preventive Health Checkup – why are these important

We are leaving the life on a fast lane rushing from one thing to another without proper diet, sleep, rest etc. Prolonged abuse of our body system develops into diseases entailing later stage health complications. It is vital to keep a tab on one’s health. Health issues arise gradually over a period of time. Preventive Health Checkup can find the health problem early and the odds of treatment/ cure are better in the early stage. Preventive Health Checkup is one of the ways to ensure one does not spend a fortune for a disease. Cost of medical treatment in the early phase is much lesser than that in the advanced stage. Timely health check raises an early alarm to modify one’s lifestyle.

Simple routine blood test – like sugar, lipid profile (Cholesterol), Liver Function, Kidney Function, Complete Blood Count, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 etc are very effective in understanding one’s body system and take measures. These days Blood test can be easily done at the comfort of one’s homes at a convenient time. Due to economies of scale, these are quite affordable too. To book a blood test please click here.

Posted on

An introduction to Vitamins

Micronutrients play an important role in running many essential functions in the human body. Vitamins are such vital agents, the deficiency of which has been linked to multiple disorders. Vitamin deficiency today prevails in epidemic proportions all over the county, with majority affected being unaware of their clinical condition till symptoms set in. Vitamins play a significant role in growth and development. Maternal vitamin deficiency affects the growth and development of the foetus.
Vitamins form a major category of micronutrients required for many cellular functions in the body. The members of this family of organic nutrients are many, with each having a multitude of roles to play. Vitamins are a primary requirement for growth and maintenance of body functions. The major source of these vitamins is diet as these are usually not synthesised within the body. Their deficiency prevails at epidemic proportions in India today, with over 70-80% being affected by some form of deficiency. Vitamin could be fat or water-soluble, with each class having a distinct role to play. More than one-third of neonatal deaths are caused by a vitamin deficiency in pregnant women.
Vitamin Deficiency can be easily checked by a simple blood test. To book blood test at the comfort of your home click here.

Posted on

Get to know Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is an important Vitamin needed for nerve tissue health, brain function and red blood cell production. Vitamin B12 like all other Vitamin B is water soluble. Any excess Vitamin B-12 is discharged from the body in urine and hence is not toxic. Vitamin B12 is found mainly in animal products and milk products. A healthy and balanced diet goes a long way in ensuring the body is not Vitamin deficient. Lack of Vitamin B12 can entail into neurological and brain disorder. Depression, Tiredness, Loss of Memory, Numbness, Weight Loss are few symptoms of insufficient B12. Insufficiency of B12 can cause anaemia too. Symptoms of B12 deficiency can take a long time to show up and diagnosing it can be complex. Elderly people, Vegetarians and people with conditions that hinder/slow the absorption of the nutrients are more prone to have Vitamin B12 deficiency. It is important to find the level of vitamin-B12 in the body. If lesser than the desired level, proper supplements can be taken. There is a simple blood test to measure the level of VitaminB12 in the body. The test can be done at the comfort of one’s home at one’s convenient time.
To book a test of Vitamin B12 or complete preventive profile with Vitamin B12 click here.

Posted on

Thyroid Function Test (T3, T4, TSH ) – Hypothyroidism / Hyperthyroidism

A small butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower front part of the neck is known as the thyroid gland. It produces two hormones – thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) responsible to regulate metabolism.
Thyroid Function test is the blood test used to measure the function of thyroid gland. It helps in diagnosing and treating thyroid disorders.

Hypothyroidism – Not enough hormones are produced resulting in – weight gain, weakness, mood swings etc.
Hyperthyroidism – Excess hormones are produced resulting in – weight loss, anxiety etc.

Synthetic thyroid hormones are used to treat hyperthyroidism/hypothyroidism. It is simple, safe and effective if taken in the right dose.
Thyroid Function test is asked by Doctors for finding the right dose.

To book Thyroid Function test in Delhi / NCR at the comfort of your home click here.

Posted on

Liver Function Test

The liver is the powerhouse of the body. It is the largest solid organ of the body. It performs a spate of bodily function – digestion of food (breaking down the substances), getting rid of toxic substances, storing minerals and vitamins, producing useful proteins, enzymes etc, regulating blood clotting. Symptoms of an unhealthy Liver are many – weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, itchy skin etc.

Prevention – alcohol in moderation, get vaccinated, use medication wisely to minimize side effects, weight control etc.

A set of parameters – proteins, enzymes, substances etc which helps in understanding the status of the liver is called Liver Function test (LFT). Each parameter – Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Total protein, Bilirubin and Gamma Glutamyltransferase (GGT) has its own significance and helps to understand some aspect related to liver function. Based on the findings of the LFT test proper measurements can be taken. Liver function test thought simple is very important.

Blood samples can be taken at the comfort of one’s home at a convenient time and reports are shared, – to book an appointment for blood sampling for LFT click here.