What is the GMC (General Medical Checkup)?
"GMC is a complete minimal examination should be conducted to determine the presence or absence of a disease. This is one precaution that everyone should have been done since the age of 20 years and over. If you have a high risk due to hereditary diseases (diabetes, heart disease, hypertension) should be routinely done. Do not let the disease have been detected to the extent that further"
Needless to all tests undertaken, consider just a few things such as family health history, the budgeted cost and time owned. Or if you're planning to get married and have children, choose a test specifically intended for pre-marital health and the health of pregnant women candidates. "
GMC Can Detect:
1. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
2. Diabetes mellitus (DM)
3. Hyperlipidemia (Elevated levels of good fats in the blood cholesterol levels, trigleserida or both).
4. Hiperurucemia (Rheumatic Disease Uric Acid / Gout)
5. Blood Disease (Anemia and Leukemia)
6. Heart Disease and Gynecology Bile (Hepatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, liver cancer, etc.)
7. Kidney Disease (Infections, Leaks and Renal Failure)
8. Lung diseases (tuberculosis, other infections and tumors)
If Moms are still in doubt and assume medical checkup is not important, it helps us explore what and how the benefits of a number of medical tests the following:
Cardiac Examination
Condition and your heart function can be viewed with a tool called an ECG (electrocardiograph), which gives a comprehensive indication of the rise and fall of cardiac contraction. In addition to the ECG, can also be supported by a photo examination of the thorax (shooting with roentgen rays in the chest area to see the internal organs).
Frequency of tests: 6-12 months. If you suffer from obesity, have families who have family who have heart problems, high blood pressure, or unhealthy lifestyle (smoking, often eating high fat foods, not exercising), then this test is very necessary!
Blood Pressure
"Blood pressure refers to the pressure of blood in the arteries when the blood by the heart pump blood to all members of the human body. Blood pressure is created by taking two sizes and are usually measured as follows - 120/80 mmHg. Figures above (120) shows the upward pressure of the arteries due to heart beat, and is called systolic pressure. Figures below (80) shows the pressure when the heart is at rest in between pumping, and pressure is called diastole. Measuring blood pressure is best when you are in a state of rest and sit or lie down, "said Imran.
Then dr. Aperita Adiyanti, SpA of RSIA Yadika, Kebayoran Lama - Jakarta Selatan added, "a person's blood pressure varies naturally. Infants and children normally have a blood pressure is much lower than adults. "
Blood pressure is also influenced by physical activity, which would be higher while on the move and is lower when resting. Blood pressure also differs in one day, the highest in the morning and lowest during sleep at night.
- Normal <120 mm Hg (and) <80 mmHg - Pre-hypertension 120-139 mmHg (or) 80-89 mmHg - Stage 1: 140-159 mmHg (or) 90-99 mmHg - Stage 2: ≥ 160 mmHg (or) ≥ 100 mmHg Frequency of tests: 1 year. More often if you are high risk, namely in the family have a history of high blood pressure disease. Test Blood Sugar Aiming to detect diabetes (Diabetes Mellitus / DM), especially for those who suffer from obesity. "In Indonesia, more frequent testing of blood sugar after a meal. Also starting with fasting blood sugar test, then we are asked to eat as usual, and the blood will be checked again two hours later. If blood sugar levels are too high, the chances of patients suffering from diabetes, "said Imran. Frequency of test: 3 times for people with normal glucose levels. If your parent with diabetes, at least once a year should do this test. Cholesterol Tests Aiming to know levels of cholesterol, HDL (High Density Lipoprotein), LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein), and triglycerides. Conducted to determine whether there is a blockage of blood vessels causing strokes or heart attacks. Normally you are advised to undergo fasting for 14 hours before the tests. But lately the experts found, fasting is not useful because without the fast food was not going to interfere with cholesterol test. Frequency of testing: 5 years. Do it more often and early when a family member who suffers a stroke, heart disease and high blood pressure. Also if you consume lots of fatty foods and lack of exercise. Blood Tests In general, the blood test is useful to calculate the levels of Hb (hemoglobin), hematocrit (blood viscosity), levels of erythrocytes (red blood cells), and Leukocyte (white blood cells). More detailed tests will be done when there are abnormalities in blood chemistry. "The benefits of a blood test to confirm the disease, uphold or even abort early diagnosis, monitoring progression of the disease that has been detected, make sure how far a disease disrupt the function of the kidneys and other vital organs, to know how the condition of the kidneys and liver of patients in order to 'count' drug whether and how the dose can be given, "explained Aperita. Frequency of tests: 6-12 months. Dental and Oral Examination "Infection or holes in the teeth can cause tremendous pain. Bacteria from the teeth can also cause disturbances in other organs such as heart and kidney. Oral cavity is the entrance to the various types of germs, either from food or from beverages, "Imran warned. Frequency of tests: 6 months. Health Test 'Mandatory' for Moms: 1. Reproduction Test (Pap Smear Test) Conducted to determine the presence or absence of infection in the vaginal canal and cervix, as well as detect cancer of the cervix. This test is aimed at those who are sexually active. Usually, in addition to pap smears, reproduction also involves the examination of blood chemistry, to know the content of hormones and other body fluids found in the blood that influence the reproductive process, "said dr. Ruth Goddard Hendarto Princess, SpOG, from Cinere Hospital. Frequency of tests: 6-12 months. 2. Breast Examination (Mammography) Mammography is the process of human breast examination using low-dose X-rays (usually around 0.7 mSv). As the use of other X-ray, mammogram uses ionizing radiation to produce images. Radiologist then analyzes the images to find the presence or absence of abnormal cell growth. "This examination is intended to determine the presence of abnormal cells causing breast cancer. This examination shall be counted for those who include high-risk groups, such as a family member suffering from breast cancer, first pregnancy at age> 30 years, and had suffered from breast tumors, "said Goddard.
Frequency of tests: 1 year.3. Bone Density Test
This test can also be men, but because women are more prone to osteoporosis (bone loss) that causes bones to break easily, so this test is emphasized to be done by women.
Frequency of tests: 1 year. (Source: Tabloid Mom & Kiddie)
