3 health procedures you can invest in
In the UK, much of our healthcare is provided for free at the point of use by the NHS. However, there are some health procedures not offered on the NHS that should be undertaken regularly and considered essential.
So, let’s take a look at three health procedures that you can – and should – invest in.
- Ears
Hearing loss is not always due to a problem with your ears. In fact, the impairment could be caused by a blockage of wax. If this is the case, a microsuction ear wax clinic in Kent can simply remove the wax and resolve the issue.
However, if you still have problems with your ears, ear exams, hearing tests, and ear check-ups are all vital health procedures that you should consider regularly investing in. This is because the problems with your ears may merely be a symptom of a larger health issue, such as:
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Sleep apnoea
- Dementia
- Brain shrinkage
By investing in such health procedures in relation to your ears, you will be able to help regain your hearing and balance, rid your ears of unwanted wax, and improve your mental health as you will no longer feel as isolated.
- Eyes
We have all heard the idiom ‘the eyes are the window to the soul’, but the eyes can also be a window to your health. Eye exams are a lot more thorough than an eye test, as the eyes will be screened not simply for vision, but also for signs of eye issues such as cataracts and glaucoma. This helps to catch eye issues early, which is when treatment is most successful.
In addition to catching issues with the eyes themselves early, an eye exam can detect signs of other health issues, such as:
- Diabetes – leaking blood vessels in the retina can be a sign of diabetes.
- High blood pressure – conversely, tears in the blood vessel can highlight high blood pressure.
- High cholesterol – high cholesterol can be identified by a yellow hue around the cornea.
- Thyroid problems – if the eyeball itself protrudes, this might signify thyroid problems.
- Autoimmune disorders – some autoimmune disorders can cause inflammation of the eye.
- Cancer – regular observation of the eyelids and eyeballs can help to catch eye and skin cancer early.
Due to this, eye exams are definitely a health procedure worth the expenditure.
- Teeth
Regular dental check-ups and cleanings should also be high on your health ‘to-do’ list. In addition to helping to keep your teeth nice and healthy, dentist visits can aid your general health in four main ways.
- Prevent gum disease – when plaque and tartar build up near the gums, this can lead to gum disease. Symptoms of gum disease include bleeding gums and bad breath. If left untreated, the infection in your gums can spread to the rest of your body and thus damage your immune system.
- Spot signs of diabetes – gum disease can be a signifier for diabetes.
- Reduce the risk of heart attack and strokes – getting rid of the bacteria with a professional clean can also help reduce your risk of strokes and heart attacks, as this bacteria can cause infection in the blood vessels in your body.
- Catch early signs of cancer – while having your teeth and gums checked out, your dentist will have the opportunity to identify the early signs of mouth, throat, head, and neck cancer.
There you have it – three health procedures that you should give some serious thought to investing in. Taking advantage of all of them will help ensure you are doing everything possible to protect your health not just in the months and years immediately ahead, but throughout your life.
