Health
Good health- the basis of our well-being, it helps us resist many diseases, supports immune system and metabolism.
A healthy lifestyle includes sound sleep, proper nutrition and physical activity.
However, no matter how healthy you are, from time to time almost everyone experiences minor health problems arise that we may not notice.
There are several simple tests you can use to check your health at home.
1. Test for fluid retention in the body
To find out if you are retaining fluid in your body, squeeze tightly thumb 3-4 places at the top and bottom of the leg. If the area where you squeezed remains white for a few seconds after you remove your finger, you are retaining fluid.
It can also be noticed by swelling in the knees or ankles. In this case, it is recommended to eat less salt and exclude processed foods from your diet. Try to drink more water.
2. Taste test
For this test, you will need some blue food coloring, which you apply to your tongue using a Q-tip.
Then using a magnifying glass count the number of taste buds on the front of your tongue. If you count 20 or more blue dots, you have a good sense of taste and can be called a "super taster."
Supertasters are sensitive to certain foods, such as broccoli and cabbage, that contain bitter components that may cause them to find them unpalatable. At the same time, these vegetables contain antioxidants and vitamins that protect against cancer, and a lack of these substances may increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer.
3. Anemia test
Lack of iron in the diet can cause anemia. To check if you are suffering from anemia, extend your arm with your palm facing up and clasp your fingers together..
If after a few seconds your hand looks pale, especially in the folds, you can say that you have this problem. It is best to see a doctor to confirm the diagnosis. If you suffer from anemia, include meat and green vegetables in your diet.
4. Food tolerance test
Add a spoonful of baking soda to a glass of water, stir and drink. If you burp after drinking soda water, this is a good sign.
The alkaline substance in the stomach creates gas. If you don't burp, it may be a sign that your stomach acid levels are low and you're not absorbing all the nutrients you need. nutrients from products.
5. Vision test
If you want to have your eyesight checked, walk 20 steps away from the parked car and look at the car's license plate.
Can you see numbers and letters clearly? If any distortion or blurriness appears, it may be time for you to see an eye doctor.
6. Cholesterol test
If you want to know if your cholesterol levels are high, look at the skin above and below the eye. Did you notice the yellow dots there? These body fat may indicate high cholesterol levels.
If this happens, it is best to consult a doctor to have the appropriate tests done.
Small fat spots appear only if high level cholesterol persists for a long time.
7. Allergy test
Often, when digesting certain foods, we quickly become full and experience bloating or heaviness. If you want to know if this is due to a food intolerance, do the following.
Before eating a food that causes stomach upset, take your pulse.
Then eat a medium or large portion of this food and measure your pulse again. If you notice that your heart rate has increased by more than 10 beats per minute, this may be due to an allergy to the product.
8. Pulmonary function test
If you want to check your lung function and possible problems associated with them, stand about 30 cm from a burning candle, inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth, trying to blow out the candle.
Count how many attempts it took you to blow out the candle. If it takes you many attempts, it may be due to poor fitness, weight problems, smoking or chronic lung disease.
If there is an unusual sound when you exhale, it may be a worrying sign asthma, especially if you cough at night.
9. Heart function test
First you need to relax. Sit quietly in the room for 5 minutes, or you can lie down or close your eyes if you wish.
Over time place two fingers on the inside of your hand to check your pulse. Count the number of beats per minute. The recommended number of strokes is from 60 to 100.
If your heart rate is significantly different from normal, it may be due to high blood pressure. It is worth consulting a doctor to get rid of doubts.
10. Blood circulation test
Fill a small container with ice water and place your fingers in it for 30 seconds, but not longer.
If your fingers turn white or blue, your circulation is different from normal.
The body reacts to a drop in temperature by spasming the veins, sending blood to those parts of the body that are in contact with the cold. For this reason, a person's nose and hands turn pink or red when it is cold.
To help the body cope with various types of diseases as much as possible, it is necessary to identify the manifestations of ailments at the most early stages. Despite the fact that most people turn to specialists only in emergency situations, it is advisable to carry out a routine full examination of the body regularly.
Even the simplest set of tests and diagnostic studies will allow you to assess your health status and identify up to 90% of diseases in the early stages. Depending on the examination program, its cost may vary in the Russian Federation from 16 to 90 thousand rubles.
The importance of conducting regular routine examinations of the body
In kindergartens and schools, children are required to undergo full body examinations annually, which makes this procedure formal. Meanwhile, thanks to such routine examinations and medical examinations in educational institutions and many enterprises, diseases are detected in the early stages. This simplifies further treatment and reduces the body’s recovery time. Experts recommend comprehensively assessing your health at least once a year, even in the absence of obvious symptoms of any disease. 
There is no need to skimp on your health, because if some kind of disease is neglected, pathologies may develop, which will cost much more effort and money to cope with. Now many residents of Moscow and St. Petersburg are turning to various clinics in smaller cities to reduce their costs.
Cost of a comprehensive medical examination
Most clinics offer various research programs depending on the purpose for which it is being carried out. Taking into account the sets of examinations and tests, as well as the list of specialists who will examine the patient, the cost of a comprehensive examination of the body varies.
Thus, basic programs may include an examination by a therapist, who can adjust the set of examinations within the program, an appointment with a dentist, ophthalmologist, or cardiologist. The cost of such a program includes ultrasound abdominal cavity, study chest, general analysis blood and urine, as well as biochemical analysis for various enzymes and metabolic parameters. 
Since blood transports oxygen and nutrients to all organs and removes metabolic products from them, in combination with a computer examination, a blood test allows you to make a general conclusion about your state of health. Such an examination will cost about 10 thousand rubles.
More detailed examinations, which include wide range non-invasive procedures, as well as assessment of hormonal levels, general gynecological/urological tests, tests for tumor markers, will cost the patient 30-40 thousand rubles.
Special examinations, such as pregnancy preparation programs or diagnostics diabetes mellitus, cost about 12-16 thousand rubles.
The more markers and bacteria in the blood are checked, the more expensive the equipment used (for example, MRI), the more expensive the comprehensive examination program. If the patient is concerned about certain symptoms, then each clinic offers to develop an individual set of procedures and tests that will allow the most accurate diagnosis and identification main reason diseases. 
It should also be noted that it is much easier to diagnose any pathologies and diseases if there is medical card in the patient, which records the results of previous studies and treatment methods.
If the patient is undergoing surgery or hospitalization, an examination is required. of cardio-vascular system, blood tests, including sexually transmitted diseases viral diseases, and also examinations are carried out by doctors as prescribed. Such comprehensive examinations are worth from 10 to 14 thousand rubles.
Benefits of MRI
The average cost of an MRI examination is about 80 thousand rubles. Although this procedure when scanning the whole body takes much more time than ultrasound, the result of magnetic resonance imaging is a complete picture of diseases and pathologies that are this moment manifested in the patient's body. If you examine each organ separately, it will cost more than a comprehensive scan. This procedure is especially popular for searching for cancer.
This real opportunity identify hidden pathological processes in the early stages, when there are no serious symptoms yet, assess the condition of organs and tissues various parts body to diagnose diseases, determine how widespread a particular disease process is (for example, tumor metastases or vascular thrombosis). Of course, you can be examined in other ways, but only MRI makes it possible to obtain complete information about the state of the body without pain, harm to health and waste of time.
Types of complex MRI according to the scope of the examination performed
The entire body can be examined in one procedure, if necessary. But more often small complex programs are used, which involve examination of 2-3, less often 4 areas of the body.
Full Comprehensive MRI
Full body scan includes MRI of the following areas:
- brain, cerebral vessels;
- pituitary;
- spine;
- chest, heart, lungs;
- abdominal organs;
- pelvic organs;
- limbs.
Such an examination may be carried out in the following cases:
- identification of hidden pathology in elderly people, when there are no serious complaints or health problems;
- insufficient information about the prevalence of the pathological process in the body;
- the presence of several diseases, each of which requires an examination to determine the stage of the pathological process and the severity of changes in a particular organ, the persistence of remission (if remission is achieved), and the effectiveness of treatment.
Comprehensive MRI of the central nervous system (CNS)
To diagnose CNS pathology, the following must be scanned:
- brain;
- vessels of the brain and neck;
- cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions spine.
Such an extensive examination allows you to identify problems in any part of the central nervous system. In this case, the doctor will receive complete information about the condition of the gray and white matter head and spinal cord, peculiarities of blood supply to certain areas of the central nervous system (stroke, ischemia). The scanograms clearly show the bones of the skull and spinal column, as well as various pathological changes musculoskeletal system, which can disrupt the normal functioning of the brain and spinal cord (tumor, disc herniation, narrowing the spinal canal).
Comprehensive MRI examination of joints
Various diseases can affect different quantities joints. The degree of joint involvement in pathological process may also be different. Therefore, it makes sense to examine all the joints and spine in one clinic visit in order to be able to move from diagnosis to treatment of the disease without wasting time.
Comprehensive vascular MRI
IN in this case The examination program includes scanning of the blood vessels of the heart, neck and brain.
In order to study the structure of blood vessels and identify pathological changes, narrowing or blockage, the doctor uses a three-dimensional image of the arteries and veins of a certain area of the body. Special software of modern tomographs helps to construct such an image.
MRI oncology search
Applicable this program examinations in cases where the patient is suspected of having a tumor in the body, but the location and type of tumor cannot be established without additional research.
Such an examination must be carried out with contrast enhancement, since without contrast, the tissues of neoplasms may not differ from healthy tissues of the human body. MR imaging during oncological search helps to find a tumor, determine its exact size, the stage of the oncological process, the presence of metastases, disruption of the functioning of organs located in the immediate vicinity of the tumor (compression, germination, etc.).
Indications for complex MRI
In each specific case, the indications for prescribing an examination are determined by the doctor. This is especially true in cases where it is impossible to do without the introduction of a contrast agent. To determine the scope of a complex MRI, the doctor often takes into account not only the main (suspected) diagnosis, but also the presence concomitant pathology And age-related changes in organs and tissues.
If the large volume of MR imaging (and, accordingly, its cost) confuses the patient, then you can limit yourself to examining one area. But in this case, there may not be enough information to diagnose the disease and additional tests will have to be performed.
Contraindications for examination
MRI is not performed in the following cases:
- presence of metal foreign bodies in the patient’s body, with the exception of titanium;
- implanted electronic devices, the operation of which can be disrupted by powerful magnetic field device (pacemaker, etc.).
- pregnant and lactating women;
- persons intolerant to gadolinium-based drugs;
- patients with chronic renal failure.
Preparing for a comprehensive MRI
Special training is needed in the following cases:
- An abdominal or pelvic scan will be performed;
- the patient has claustrophobia;
- history of kidney disease.
In order to obtain clear images of the abdominal and pelvic organs, it is necessary to empty the intestines of gases and food, and also reduce peristalsis. To do this, it is important to follow a number of simple recommendations:
- three days before the examination, avoid foods that cause gas formation in the intestines (legumes, cabbage, carbonated drinks, sweets, etc.);
- start taking the day before the examination Activated carbon or other enterosorbent;
- on the day of the examination, have a bowel movement or an enema in the morning;
- Plan your last meal 6 hours before the examination.
The bladder should be moderately full before the procedure, so it is recommended to urinate about an hour or two before the procedure. There is no need to limit your fluid intake throughout the day.
Patients with severe claustrophobia may start taking sedatives the day before the MRI.
If renal dysfunction is suspected, additional tests will need to be performed to rule out chronic renal failure.
How is the procedure performed?
To perform MRI, tomographs are used - special devices of impressive size. The tomograph creates a powerful magnetic field, so before the procedure begins, you must remove all metal objects, be it jewelry, piercings, or fasteners on clothes. You should not take electronics (phone, tablet, e-book), as well as bank plastic cards, which may stop working if they are in the magnetic field of the device.
The patient is placed inside the device. You must remain completely still throughout the entire examination. The quality of the resulting images depends on this.
The examination can last from 20 minutes to 1 hour. Contrast-enhanced MRI usually takes longer than a conventional scan.
Decoding the results
The doctor deciphers the data obtained during the tomography functional diagnostics or radiologist. To interpret the data obtained, the doctor can use the conclusions of specialists in various fields made earlier, the results of other instrumental and laboratory tests available to the patient, information about the treatment being carried out and other data. You usually have to wait from 1 to 3 hours for a conclusion. If the patient does not have the opportunity to stay in the clinic for such a long time, then the documents can be picked up the day after the MRI scan or you can receive a conclusion via email.
How often can the examination be carried out?
The need for a comprehensive MRI occurs infrequently. Repeated MRI, as a rule, captures only those areas of the body where pathological changes were detected, however, MRI can be repeated as many times as necessary to diagnose the disease and monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
MRI of the whole body: the price of comprehensive programs
- high level blood pressure and shortness of breath
- increased performance cholesterol in the blood, signaling problems with metabolism
- increased glucose levels and the possibility of diabetes mellitus
- excess body weight as a result of metabolic problems, hormonal imbalances
- frequent headaches, malaise, chronic fatigue
Many chronic diseases occur in a latent form. They can only be revealed general examination. Few people listen to the advice of doctors to regularly do an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, or make an appointment with specialists for preventive purposes. There is not enough time for this. Having paid for the service, you will hand over necessary tests and visit doctors on the territory of one medical institution. The entire procedure usually takes 1-2 days.
Comprehensive health insurance includes:
- Medical appointments with specialists - a neurologist, ophthalmologist, surgeon, obstetrician-gynecologist or urologist. As well as additional consultation with one of the doctors - otolaryngologist, cardiologist, endocrinologist, mammologist, gastroenterologist, dermatologist or proctologist.
A full range of tests - general clinical blood and urine tests, flora and oncocytology, biochemical blood screening (glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL, total bilirubin, AST, ALT, etc.).
One of the tests of the patient's choice. The therapist will recommend which of the proposed list is most appropriate to do for your clinical picture. Yes, the day before surgical intervention you can take a blood test for prothrombin index, and recovery period after fractures, undergo a test for total calcium levels.
According to the terms of the insurance, the patient can independently choose one specialist who will be visited for free
The price of an initial consultation with a urologist, cardiologist, endocrinologist or other private doctor varies from 1500–2000 rubles. If you visit specialists in private clinics, it will cost more than the cost of a full examination under insurance with tests for functional studies.
What diagnostic tests can you get for free under your insurance?
Under the terms of the insurance, the patient can undergo free examinations such as:
- comprehensive ultrasound- liver, gallbladder and ducts, pancreas; kidney; spleen
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs / prostate gland And Bladder, for women/men respectively
- electrocardiogram
- chest x-ray
- gastroesophageal duodenoscopic examination
In addition, the patient chooses one additional study on the recommendation of a specialist. The surgeon will order an X-ray of the lumbosacral or cervical region spine, gynecologist - for mammography, otolaryngologist - for examination paranasal sinuses nose or external respiration functions.
Individual studies are expensive in private clinics, but the savings on a comprehensive study are a colossal amount
The final stage is a consultation with a therapist. The patient receives answers to pressing questions, a medical report and recommendations. The cost of such a comprehensive service is 12 - 15 thousand rubles. It all depends on the clinic where the examination is planned.
4 reasons to choose a comprehensive medical examination under the insurance program:
- Economic benefit. The total cost of tests, research and consultations included in the program does not exceed 12 - 15 thousand rubles.
- Effective care. A separate visit to an otolaryngologist, pulmonologist or urologist does not provide a complete picture of the state of health, as do several tests without consultation or additional research. Therefore, for those who are interested in maintaining health, and not just needing a “tick” on a work report, this approach is suitable.
- Saving time and nerves. Theoretically, these services can be obtained at a municipal clinic, but the price of such “health care” will be the loss of nerve cells and a lot of time in line, tickets and showdowns.
- High quality services. Only accredited laboratories, qualified specialists, and offices equipped with modern diagnostic equipment become participants in insurance programs within the framework of VHI.
The cost of this service under the insurance program is low. Annual monitoring is necessary for both an elderly person and a student who is accustomed to thinking about anything other than health. A policy issued for a year will be more useful than persuasion and routine examinations in a regular clinic. Monitoring your health this way is much easier and more enjoyable!
LDC "Kutuzovsky" is an innovative multidisciplinary clinic in Moscow, with its own comprehensive examination programs. We are ready to conduct computer diagnostics of the human body, identify disorders at the earliest, preclinical stages, and immediately begin treatment.
Preventive medicine
Traditional medicine treats existing diseases. But it is not always possible to completely restore health - time is lost, the pathological process has spread to other organs. Changing this approach is the task of preventive medicine, which is actively developing and is already used in a number of countries with high life expectancy.
It is based on a regular, complete medical examination, identifying diseases at the earliest stages and even the prerequisites for them. In this case, correction of lifestyle, nutrition, weight, homeopathic medicines, other gentle techniques. Even in such serious illnesses Like heart disease, diabetes is a stage of complete reversibility, when the process can be stopped and the disease can be prevented. Full computer diagnostics health of the body is needed to understand possible risks and to see the onset of the disease. Understanding this, the doctors of the Kutuzovsky Children's Center paid Special attention drawing up diagnostic programs.
Basics of comprehensive diagnostics of the body
Preventive medicine measures include:
- Comprehensive diagnostics, checking the condition and operation of the main internal organs, laboratory tests.
- Personal risk assessment based on family history, genetic analysis, lifestyle, and patient’s health.
- Drawing up a program to correct health, reduce risks, and prevent exacerbations of existing diseases. These are nutritional changes physical exercise, physiotherapy, homeopathy, injections of placental drugs.
To correctly decipher test results and draw up programs, we need the joint work of doctors of different specialties from a general practitioner to a urologist, gynecologist, gastroenterologist, nutritionist, neurologist and others. It is impossible to organize this in a city clinic; the doctors’ task there is to work with already sick people. The solution is to undergo a full medical examination in private multidisciplinary clinics. Alternative – medical check up in foreign countries medical centers, but they are more expensive and will take more time.
Where to undergo a complete diagnostics of the body in Moscow
The question arises for everyone who knows the value of health. A good clinic should have required equipment for laboratory, instrumental research, highly qualified doctors and work according to methods with proven effectiveness. You should not rely on the miracles of bioresonance diagnostics of the body or other methods with dubious accuracy.
Comprehensive computer diagnostics of the human body includes:
- Tests of blood, urine, secretions.
- X-ray.
- Functional diagnostics.
- Biopsy.
- Genetic tests.
- Electroencephalography.
- Other diagnostic methods, By individual appointments doctor
How much does computer diagnostics of the body cost? Price is one of important points, because such examinations must be regular. The Kutuzovsky Children's Center has developed 20 diagnostic programs that are designed for general and highly specialized diagnostics of the body. Men and women different ages find their optimal program. Their price varies depending on the number and depth of examinations and medical consultations. A special manager will organize a comprehensive medical examination at a convenient time. Just a couple of visits to the clinic and you know everything about your health and potential risks! Is your health and that of your loved ones important to you? Then see you at the Kutuzovsky Children's Center.
For women
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics of the body (women) | 16,400 rub. |
| Advanced comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics of the body (women) | RUB 33,200 |
| I want to become a mother | RUB 25,100 |
| Health diagnostics “OPTIMUM+” (women) | RUB 50,230 |
| Health diagnostics “PREMIUM” (women) | RUB 79,570 |
| Maximum program (women) | RUB 111,420 |
For men
| Name check-up programs | Price |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics of the body (men) | RUB 16,350 |
| Advanced comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics of the body (men) | RUB 33,150 |
| I want to become a dad! | RUB 19,330 |
| Diagnostics of men's health "OPTIMUM+" (men) | RUB 48,470 |
| Health diagnostics “PREMIUM” (men) | RUB 81,270 |
| Program "Maximum" (men) | RUB 111,240 |
For all
Prices for specialized diagnostic programs
| Name of check-up program | Price |
|---|---|
| Health diagnostics “Ophthalmological Check Up” | 6,190 rub. |
| Headache Diagnosis program | RUB 34,620 |
| Diagnostic program “HEART AND VESSELS” | 52,000 rub. |
| Express diagnostics of the thyroid gland | 6,320 rub. |
