Full medical check-up (man)
The Comprehensive Medical Check-up for Men is an extended diagnostic profile designed to evaluate overall health, assess the function of internal organs, and identify potential disorders at early stages. The check-up combines laboratory testing, instrumental diagnostics, and medical consultation, providing a comprehensive assessment of metabolism, liver and kidney function, cardiovascular health, endocrine status, and men’s health.
The program helps detect risk factors for chronic diseases, hidden inflammatory processes, metabolic disorders, hormonal imbalances, and prostate conditions before pronounced symptoms appear.
Components
Laboratory investigations
- General clinical investigations: complete blood count without ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), biochemical urinalysis with sediment examination.
- Biochemical and metabolic profile: glucose, creatinine, urea, total bilirubin, total protein, total alpha-amylase, uric acid, total serum calcium, iron (Fe), total cholesterol.
- Liver function markers: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT).
- Hormonal and male health profile: thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), total testosterone, total prostate-specific antigen (tPSA).
- Viral infection screening: hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis C virus antibodies (anti-HCV total).
Instrumental and ultrasound diagnostics
Resting ECG (12 leads), digital chest X-ray (single projection), comprehensive ultrasound examination for men including the thyroid gland, abdominal organs, kidneys, urinary bladder, and prostate gland (transabdominal).
Specialist consultation
2 specialist consultations of the patient’s choice within the Check-up package
Indications
- as an annual preventive health assessment for men
- in cases of chronic fatigue or decreased performance
- during periods of increased stress or intensive workload
- in overweight patients or metabolic disorders
- in cases of elevated blood pressure
- in the presence of cardiovascular risk factors
- when liver, kidney, or thyroid dysfunction is suspected
- in symptoms suggestive of hormonal imbalance
- for assessment of male reproductive health
- in individuals with a family history of chronic diseases
- for health monitoring after the age of 40
Procedure
The program is performed on an outpatient basis and includes blood and urine tests, instrumental examinations, and specialist consultations. All investigations can usually be completed during one comprehensive visit. Advance appointment booking is required for instrumental examinations and ultrasound procedures.
Contraindications
Most investigations included in the package are safe and have no absolute contraindications. However, some procedures may have temporary limitations:
- X-ray examination may be postponed in certain acute conditions upon physician recommendation
- abdominal ultrasound quality may be limited if preparation instructions are not followed
- blood testing may be postponed in cases of severe acute infectious conditions
Limitations
Test results may be influenced by diet, physical activity, stress, alcohol consumption, smoking, and certain medications. Some indicators require additional medical interpretation based on age, medical history, and associated conditions.
Sources:
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007464.htm
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007465.htm
https://healthmatters.nyp.org/the-6-essential-health-exams-every-man-needs/
https://www.templehealth.org/about/blog/what-health-checks-should-men-get
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mens-health-screenings