October 11 is marked as International Day of the Girl. On this occasion, we bring you a list of five health checkups every girl should take to maintain a healthy body.
BLOOD TEST
Every girl should follow routine blood tests. It helps to identify diseases and infections at an early stage and prevent spread.
DIABETES
Due to stress and a sedentary lifestyle risk of diabetes is increasing. Every girl should check their blood sugar level test to avoid the risk.
MAMMOGRAM
A mammogram is a type of X-ray used for women to identify and detect breast primary symptoms of breast cancer.
ROUTINE HEALTH CHECKUPS
Girls should also follow routine health checkups as they are necessary for noticing any significant changes happening in the body.
PELVIC EXAMINATION
Girls in their early 20s often deal with vaginal infections. Taking a pelvic examination of the female reproductive system identifies infections.
EXPERT'S ADVICE
Mr Sameer Bhati, Director of Star Imaging & Path Lab, Delhi, shared this list of health tests for girls.
CONCLUSION
This is general information. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalised advice.