Health Checkup Treatment in Turkey
About Health Checkup
Key Highlights
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Provides a comprehensive snapshot of your current health status.Enables early detection of silent or asymptomatic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.Establishes a personalized health baseline for tracking changes over time.Facilitates preventive care and reduces the risk of future serious illnesses.Offers an opportunity for detailed consultation and health education from a specialist.Helps in formulating a personalized diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification plan./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Routine preventive care for adults, especially those over 40.
- Establishing a baseline health profile for individuals with no known medical history.
- Pre-employment or insurance-required medical examinations.
- Monitoring known risk factors like family history of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer.
- Before starting a new fitness regimen or significant lifestyle change.
- Presence of non-specific symptoms like persistent fatigue, unexplained weight changes, or general malaise.
- Management and monitoring of existing chronic conditions (e.g., follow-up for hypertension or diabetes).
How to prepare
- Fasting for 10-12 hours is typically required for accurate blood glucose and lipid profile tests; only water is allowed.
- Inform the doctor about all current medications, supplements, and vitamins; follow specific instructions regarding their intake.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for ease during the physical examination.
- Bring a list of your medical history, previous test reports, and current medications.
- Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol consumption for at least 24 hours prior.
- For women, schedule the checkup avoiding menstrual periods if a urine test is included, unless otherwise advised.
Risks & possible complications
- Minimal physical risks; the procedure is non-invasive and primarily involves blood draws and measurements.
- Discomfort or minor bruising at the site of blood collection (venipuncture).
- Risk of anxiety or stress upon receiving unexpected or abnormal results (false positives are possible).
- Very rare risk of lightheadedness or fainting during blood draw.
- Potential for incidental findings that may lead to further, possibly invasive, testing.
Recovery & hospital stay
- No specific recovery period is needed; you can typically resume normal activities immediately.
- Apply pressure to the blood draw site to prevent bruising and keep the bandage on for a short while.
- Stay hydrated and have a healthy meal after your fasting tests are complete.
- A follow-up consultation is scheduled to discuss all test results in detail, usually within a week.
- Based on the findings, the internist will provide a tailored health plan, which may include lifestyle modifications, medication, or referrals to other specialists.
- Implement the recommended preventive measures and schedule follow-up checkups as advised.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
0 days (Immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering health checkup in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for health checkup in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform health checkup. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for health checkup compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Health Checkup in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing health checkup.
Istanbul, Turkey
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