8 medical tests that can save your life

Your body is a complex thing. With the internet helping you figure out just about any kind of disease, it has also led to a lot of wrong self-diagnosis as well. If you wish to make sure that the pain in your jaw is nothing but a normal pain and not the onset of cardiovascular disease, you must have an idea as to what kind of tests to take.

Although a simple blood test at a diagnostic labin Punjabi Bagh or in any other place could help you figure out how your body is doing, there are some other tests that could end up saving your life:

1.      Electrocardiogram: In this test, a 12-lead electrocardiogram is used in a non-invasive manner to check the activity of the heart. It is painless as well. The fact that it does not cause a lot of pain and does not require puncturing anything, it is known as one of the best ways to test for cardiovascular disease.

2.      Blood test for levels of BNP: The chemical known as brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), is a hormone which is released by the brain. However, this hormone is released by the heart as well under cardiovascular stress. A positive test here suggests stiffness in the heart muscles.

3.      CT Scans: Although most people feel that CT scans are only done when prescribed, these tests can be taken voluntarily as well. Reports from such scans help you understand your body.

4.      Sleep apnea testing: About 10% of the world’s population has this sleeping disorder. However, most of the affected people do not even know that they have the disorder. Such disorders hamper sleep, elevate heart rate and have many other effects. You should get yourself tested in order to have a sound and happy sleep every night.

5.      Virtual colonoscopy: Worried that you could have colon cancer? Try out this test. However, before this test some preparation is required. You will need to clean out the colon. Furthermore, it is usually done via cameras to figure out if you really have a polyp or not.

6.      Blood Pressure: Although high blood pressure hardly means anything bad for you, there are certain diseases that can be caught early on thanks to knowing your blood pressure. It is a good idea to keep a check on your blood pressure. Furthermore, if you find that you have an elevated blood pressure, you should keep an eye out for other symptoms.

7.      Cholesterol testing: High cholesterol in your blood is a big disadvantage for you. Increased cholesterol levels in your blood could actually lead to heart attack. Such tests help you know if you have high levels of cholesterol or not.

8.       Cervical cancer screening: Cervical cancer is not an uncommon thing in the present. However, if you wish to know if you have it or want to stay sure that if you do, you catch it early on, then this test is important for you.

You should make it a point to get a full-body test at least once in a year. With facilities such as X Ray Testing Services At Home, testing has become easy.