The best way to stay healthy is to prevent illness and disease before they start. Preventive screenings from your doctor can help. Dr. Daniel Bendetowicz in Fort Myers, FL, is an internal medicine doctor offering customized healthcare, including preventive screenings, to help you stay healthy.

How Preventive Screenings Can Help You

Preventive screenings can safeguard your health. They can detect early signs of illness and disease before they can develop into serious conditions. One of the most important steps you can take to prevent illness is to visit your doctor regularly. An important part of your office visit is screening for medical conditions.

During the consult, your doctor will check your blood pressure. Chronic high blood pressure can lead to heart damage. If your blood pressure is elevated, your doctor can prescribe medications to lower your blood pressure and prevent heart damage.

Your doctor will also check your heart rate. A rapid or irregular heart rate can indicate you may have arrhythmia, a condition affecting heart rhythm. If you have a heart rhythm condition, further testing is indicated to determine the cause of the arrhythmia.

Your doctor will also check your breathing. Difficulty breathing may indicate asthma, allergies, or pulmonary conditions.

Your doctor may also order laboratory tests to screen for:

• High cholesterol, which can lead to heart and vascular disease if left untreated
• High blood sugar levels, which can indicate pre-diabetes or diabetes

Dr. Bendetowicz may also order imaging studies to screen for musculoskeletal abnormalities including arthritis and osteoporosis.

Preventive screenings are an excellent first step in identifying potential medical issues. Depending on the findings, your doctor may recommend additional steps to help you stay healthy, including:

• Dietary changes to limit fat, sugar, and salt in your diet
• Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and tobacco use
• Recommend an exercise plan that you enjoy, to build strength and fitness
• Stress management techniques to help calm your mind and body

Preventive screenings are a vital part of preventive care. You need to be proactive about caring for your health, and preventive screenings from your internal medicine doctor can help.

Want To Know More About Preventive Screenings?

To find out more about the role of preventive screenings in early detection, call Dr. Daniel Bendetowicz in Fort Myers, FL. You can reach him in the office by calling (239) 985-1050, so call today.