Because of a lack of time or a mistrust of physicians, some people delay preventive medical exams. However, you can conduct many tests from the comfort of your own home to obtain vital details about your health. These techniques will help you determine if it’s time to consult an expert or whether all is perfect and there’s no need to be concerned.
8. The endocrine system
Your waist size is one of the most important health indicators. Measure your waist 1 inch above your navel with a measuring tape. If all is natural, the height does not exceed 34 inches for women and 40 inches for men.
Type 2 diabetes is five times more common in people with a larger waistline. In Japan, the government even passed a law requiring people with large stomachs to attend special weight-loss sessions.
7. The brain
You’ll need a blank sheet of paper, a highlighter or a pencil, and the assistance of a friend. Make a clock and have someone else tell you the time (hours and minutes). For instance, 10:10 a.m. After that, draw minute and hour hands to show the time your friend defined.
This examination necessitates a number of mental processes. The sections of the brain that control arm movement, spatial vision, and visual perception begin to function harder, which is why the inability to draw a clock and clock hands may be a symptom of early dementia.
6. The spine
Two scales are needed. Place one foot on one scale and the other foot on the other scale. Weight distribution should be roughly equal. If the numbers are significantly different, it’s possible that the hip bone, spine, and head are all out of alignment. It’s probably time to see a doctor, who will order all of the required tests.
5. The respiratory system
The Shtange test is the name of this process. To complete it, you’ll need a stopwatch.
For 30 seconds, stand up and check the heart rate. Then sit down and take three deep breaths without exhaling in between. Then hold your breath for as long as you can while counting down the seconds. Check your pulse for 30 seconds after you’ve exhaled.
The following are the outcomes:
Your respiratory system isn’t doing its job if you can’t hold your breath for more than 40 seconds. The average time should be between 40 and 49 seconds. You’re in great shape if you can hold your breath for more than 50 seconds.
Use the following formula to calculate the heart rate:
After the exam, the result should be equal to your heart rate for 30 seconds.
4. Bones
Examine your nails; they will reveal a lot about your overall health. It’s not just a beauty issue if your nails get rippled and broken, or if white spots appear. This could mean that your body is deficient in vitamin B, iron, or that you are at risk for osteoporosis.
3. Eyesight
Close your eyes and look at a window frame for 30 seconds. Then shut your left eye, open your right eye, and close it again. It may be a symptom of macular degeneration or extreme permanent vision loss if the image you see through your eye becomes blurry and lines are no longer parallel to each other.
Another test can be carried out near a car parking lot. Try reading a vehicle number plate from a distance of 65 feet away from any car. If you are unable to do so, you can seek medical advice.
2. The hearing system
At a distance of 16-19 feet, try to hear what people are saying. You should also see a doctor if you can’t understand something.
In crowded areas, such an approach would not work. You won’t be able to hear a person speaking near you in a café with loud music, for example. This is due to the masking effect, which occurs when a weak sound is obscured by a loud noise.
There are several applications that will verify your hearing in addition to this test.
1. The liver
Examine yourself in a mirror that lets you see your whole body. Is there a fatty layer visible above your waist? The liver is surrounded by visceral fat, which prevents it from functioning properly.
A coated tongue, yellowing whites of the eyes, fat lumps (especially on your eyelids), and a yellowing of the whites of the eyes are all signs that something is wrong with your liver.
It’s important to note that these tests cannot be used to diagnose a disease. There are only a few methods for keeping your health in check.
How much do you go to the doctor for a preventive medical examination?
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