Preventative Care in Parkville & Serving Carney, MD
When it comes to caring for your health, it’s important that you aren’t only seeing your doctor when you’re sick. There are multiple preventative care services that your internal medicine physician at True Care Medical Group offers to help you avoid severe sickness or complications that may affect your ability to perform in your daily life. By getting preventative care, you’ll be able to keep yourself healthy and start treatments before issues become more severe and difficult to manage and treat.
Why Preventative Care Matters
Many illnesses and diseases often develop with little to no symptoms. Preventive screenings can identify issues, so your internal medicine doctor can treat them. Preventive screenings are an excellent way to be proactive about staying healthy, instead of being reactive when you become ill.
What to Expect During a Preventive Screening
Your internal medicine doctor will perform a complete physical examination including taking your blood pressure, pulse, and listening to your respirations. Your weight and height will also be recorded.
Tests Which May Be Ordered for a Preventive Screening
To aid in diagnosis of underlying conditions, your internal medicine doctor may order:
- Blood tests–to check for high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar levels
- Imaging studies–to check for arthritis, degenerative bone diseases, or osteoporosis
- Vascular testing–to check for atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis caused by fatty buildup
- An ultrasound–to check the tissues of your heart and other areas for damage or abnormalities
- An echocardiogram–to check the structures of your heart for heart damage
Benefits of Preventive Care
When your doctor identifies medical conditions, appropriate treatment can be determined to help you stay healthy. Your treatment plan may include:
- Medications to control blood pressure, cholesterol, and other conditions
- Vaccinations to protect you against the flu, pneumonia, shingles, COVID, and more
- Dietary modifications to provide the right amount of nutrients and vitamins
- Exercises to keep you fit, active, and strong
- Stress reduction techniques to help calm your mind and body
How Preventive Care Can Protect Your Health
Preventive screenings can help protect you from developing acute or chronic diseases, including:
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Heart disease
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease