Physical examination for the elderly

The physical examination of the elderly is to check the physical condition of the elderly through regular physical examination, prevent the occurrence of the disease, and promptly treat the disease. Hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes, malignant tumors, and chronic respiratory diseases are common diseases in the elderly. Because of the dysfunction of the organs in the elderly, the symptoms of somatic pain and fever are slow, and it is easy to damage the organs due to delay in treatment. Function. Basic Information Specialist classification: growth and development check classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: Normal value: no Above normal: negative: No special disease tips. Positive: Prompt for other diseases, it is recommended to check further. Tips: Pay attention to rest and keep your spirits happy. Normal value 1. Cardio-cerebral vascular examination: normal blood pressure, no arrhythmia in electrocardiogram examination. 2. Liver, gallbladder, pancreas B-ultrasound and chest X-ray: no abnormal tumor and hypertrophy. 3. Fundus examination: no cataract, glaucoma, no retinopathy of the fundus artery. 4. Blood sugar and blood lipid check: The blood sugar index is normal. 5. Bone density test: Bone density is at a normal level. 6. Gastrointestinal examination: no gastrointestinal polyps or fecal occult blood were found. 7. Gynecological examination of gynecological examination or prostate examination. The prostate has no hyperplasia and hypertrophy, suggesting that the reproductive system needs to be examined. Clinical significance Abnormal results: 1. Cardio-cerebral vascular examination: high blood pressure, suggesting that there may be coronary heart disease, blood pressure is often at a peak, suggesting that cerebrovascular accidents are prone to occur. Electrocardiogram examination, can understand myocardial blood supply, arrhythmia, etc., very old, heart color B-ultrasound. Carotid B ultrasound, can detect whether the blood vessels have lesions. 2. Liver, gallbladder, pancreas B-ultrasound and chest X-ray: liver and gallbladder B-ultrasound can check the shape of liver and gallbladder, and find out whether liver, gallbladder tumor, or gallstone is present in advance. Thoracic transfusion can detect tuberculosis and lung cancer early. 3. Fundus examination: early detection of senile cataract, primary glaucoma. Patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, and diabetes can report whether the arteries are hardened by examining the fundus. 4. Blood sugar and blood lipids check: high blood sugar index, high blood pressure, suggesting that there may be arteriosclerosis. 5. Bone density test: Old bone density is too low, can be diagnosed with osteoporosis. 6. Gastrointestinal examination: Gastric colorectal polyps can be found in some precancerous lesions. The fecal occult blood test can detect digestive tract diseases and cancer early. 7. Gynecological examination of gynecological examination or prostate examination: prostate hyperplasia, hypertrophy, suggesting that the reproductive system needs to be examined. Gynecological examination can prevent uterine diseases. People who need to be examined: the elderly, the elderly who often feel unwell. Positive results may be diseases: hypertension in the elderly, osteoporosis in the elderly Taboo before inspection: pay attention to rest and keep your spirits happy. Requirements for inspection: Older people may be inconvenient to move, and someone needs assistance from the side. The person being inspected should tell the doctor about the discomfort of the body. Inspection process In turn: cardiovascular and cerebrovascular examination, liver, gallbladder, pancreas B and chest, fundus examination, blood sugar and blood lipid examination, bone density test, gastrointestinal endoscopy. Women undergo gynecological examinations for gynecological examinations. Males undergo a prostate exam. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None. Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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