Health Check-Up

Why Is an Annual Health Check-Up Important?

Many people believe that if they feel healthy and have no symptoms, there is no need for an annual health check-up. Others may avoid health screening because they are afraid of discovering a health problem.

In reality, regular health check-ups are one of the most important ways to take care of your health—because many diseases do not show symptoms in their early stages.

 

What Do You Gain from a Health Check-Up?

If the Results Are Normal

• You gain peace of mind and reassurance that your lifestyle, diet, and exercise habits are appropriate.

• Your results serve as a baseline for comparing future health assessments.

If Health Issues Are Detected

• You can adjust your lifestyle early, such as improving diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep habits.

• Early detection helps prevent disease progression, reducing the risk of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, kidney disease, or heart disease.

If the Results Are “Suspicious”

For example, abnormal platelet counts or slightly elevated liver or kidney enzymes:

• Doctors can arrange close follow-up monitoring.

• This allows for early observation and treatment before problems worsen.

Don’t be afraid of health check-ups.
Be more concerned about diseases that silently progress while we “find out too late.”

 

Annual Health Check-Up Programs at Sapiens Hospital

Sapiens Hospital offers both Standard Annual Health Check-Ups and Executive Health Check-Up Programs, which provide more comprehensive and detailed evaluations.

 

1. Initial Medical Assessment

• Medical history review and physical examination by a physician

• Basic measurements: vital signs and Body Mass Index (BMI)

 

2. Blood Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)

• Fasting Blood Sugar

• Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C)

• Lipid profile:

  • Total Cholesterol

  • HDL Cholesterol

  • LDL Cholesterol

  • Triglycerides

• Kidney function tests:

  • BUN

  • Creatinine, eGFR

• Liver function tests:

  • AST (SGOT)

  • ALT (SGPT)

  • Alkaline Phosphatase

• Uric Acid

Additional Tests in the Executive Program

• Thyroid function tests: TSH, Free T3, Free T4

• Cancer markers:

  • Colorectal cancer (CEA)

  • Liver cancer (AFP)

  • Pancreatic cancer (CA 19-9)

  • Prostate cancer (PSA – for men)

  • Ovarian cancer (CA 125 – for women)

  • Breast cancer (CA 15-3 – for women)

 

3. Urine Examination

• Urine glucose

• Protein

• Red and white blood cells

• pH level

 

4. Stool Examination

• Parasite and ova detection

• Stool occult blood test [Executive Program]

 

5. Imaging and Other Diagnostic Tests

• Chest X-ray

• Upper abdominal ultrasound [Executive Program]

• Lower abdominal ultrasound

• Thyroid ultrasound

• Electrocardiogram (EKG) [Executive Program]

• Cervical cancer screening (ThinPrep method – for women)

• Gastrointestinal endoscopy / colonoscopy

• Comprehensive health report

 

Optional Additional Screening

• Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

• Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy (colonoscopy)

• Combined upper and lower GI endoscopy

 

Summary

An annual health check-up is not just about detecting disease. It is about:

• Understanding your own body

• Preventing illness before it develops

• Planning for long-term health and well-being

Sapiens Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive health screening with modern technology and experienced medical professionals—so you can take care of your health with confidence at every stage of life.

Annual health check-ups at Sapiens Hospital include a medical assessment, blood tests, urine and stool examinations, imaging, and optional screenings. The Executive Program offers additional tests like thyroid function and cancer markers. The goal is early disease detection and lifelong health maintenance.