This Basic Preventive Program provides a thorough assessment of your health, identifying early signs of conditions that could impact long-term well-being. Monitoring kidney and liver function, along with other tests, allows for the early detection and management of potentially serious health issues like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or organ dysfunction, helping you stay healthier for longer.
The Basic Preventive Program is designed to evaluate a patient’s overall health by performing a series of comprehensive assessments and diagnostic tests.
The program includes the following:

Patient and Family History
● Gathering detailed information about the patient’s medical background, family history, and any hereditary conditions. This helps identify potential health risks and areas that need special attention.

Basic Vital Signs Measurement
● Blood Pressure: Assesses the force of blood against the artery walls to monitor for hypertension.
● Pulse Rate: Measures heartbeats per minute, checking for heart rhythm abnormalities.
● Oxygen Saturation (O2): Measures the level of oxygen in the blood to assess respiratory efficiency.
● Respiratory Rate: Tracks how many breaths per minute a person takes to monitor respiratory health.
● BMI (Body Mass Index): Determines if the patient is underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese, providing insight into risks like cardiovascular diseases.
● Waist Circumference: Helps assess abdominal fat, which is associated with higher risks of heart disease and other conditions.

Examinations
● Eyesight and Hearing: Ensures the patient’s vision and hearing are in healthy condition.
● Neurological Assessment: Examines reflexes, coordination, strength, and sensation to assess brain and nervous system function.
● Internal Examination: A general health check of internal organs to spot any abnormalities.
● Cardiovascular Risk Profile: Evaluates risk factors for heart disease or strokes through physical and diagnostic tests.

Diagnostic Tests
● ECG (Electrocardiogram): Records the heart’s electrical activity, diagnosing conditions like heart attacks or arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats).
● Laboratory Tests: A wide array of tests to assess organ function and blood health, including:
● Liver and Kidney Function: These tests are critical because both the liver and kidneys are essential organs involved in detoxifying the body, metabolizing nutrients, and regulating various bodily functions.
● Electrolytes (calcium, potassium, sodium): Essential for proper heart, muscle, and nerve function
● Vitamin D: Important for bone health and immune function
● Blood Sugar Levels: Monitoring blood glucose to detect signs of diabetes.
● Cholesterol and Lipids: To assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
● Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses overall health and identifies potential disorders such as anemia or infection.
● Urine Analysis: Examines urine for signs of kidney issues, infections, or metabolic disorders.

Why Check Kidney and Liver Function?
● Kidney Function
● Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): Early stages often have no symptoms. Monitoring kidney function through tests like creatinine and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) can identify kidney issues before they become severe.
● Kidney Damage: Conditions like diabetes and hypertension can damage the kidneys over time. Regular monitoring helps detect damage early.
● Electrolyte Imbalance: The kidneys maintain electrolyte balance. Dysfunction can lead to serious issues like muscle weakness, heart arrhythmias, or organ failure.
● Medications: Certain medications can affect kidney function. Regular tests help monitor kidney health when on long-term medications.

Key kidney function tests:
● Serum Creatinine and GFR: Indicators of kidney filtration efficiency.
● Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Elevated levels can indicate kidney impairment.
● Liver Function:
● The liver detoxifies the body, metabolizes nutrients, stores vitamins, and manages blood clotting. It’s also crucial for digestion.
● Liver Diseases: Conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or hepatitis may have no obvious symptoms. Regular liver tests can detect such diseases early.
● Alcohol or Medication Damage: Long-term alcohol use or certain medications can damage the liver. Liver function tests help monitor for potential harm.
● Jaundice and Bilirubin: Elevated bilirubin can cause jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes) and may indicate liver problems.

Key liver function tests:
● ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin: These enzymes and substances indicate liver health.

Blood Sugar (Glucose) Levels
● Both the liver and kidneys play significant roles in regulating blood sugar levels. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to diabetes, which in turn can affect kidney and liver function. Early identification of abnormal glucose levels can help prevent or manage diabetes and its complications.

Cholesterol and Lipids
● Monitoring lipid levels (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides) helps assess cardiovascular disease risk. The liver is crucial for cholesterol metabolism and excretion, and kidney function is involved in lipid processing as well. Abnormal lipid levels increase the risk of plaque formation in arteries, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes.

Urinalysis
● Urinalysis is used to assess kidney function and detect diseases such as kidney infections or diabetes. For example:
● Protein in Urine (Proteinuria): Indicates kidney damage.
● Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Could suggest kidney stones, infection, or injury.
● Glucose in Urine: High blood sugar can spill into the urine, indicating potential diabetes.

Current Health Status Assessment
● After reviewing test results and physical examinations, the program evaluates the patient’s current health, identifying any conditions or risks.

Dietary and Health Recommendations
● Based on the findings, personalized advice on diet, exercise, and, if needed, medications will be provided to manage health risks and improve overall wellness.