Health Check at Barnton Pharmacy
The Barnton Pharmacy
Health Check will give you an overview of your health to help you prevent heart
disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease, certain types of dementia and lung
disease. The health check is for anyone who has not already been diagnosed with
one of these conditions. You will be given support and advice to help them
reduce or manage that risk.
These diseases cause
the majority of long term diseases in Scotland
Heart disease
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Heart disease occurs when the artery that
supplies blood to the heart becomes blocked.
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Stroke
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A stroke deprives your brain of blood
and is a medical emergency.
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Kidney disease
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When the kidneys don’t work properly, it
can cause serious health problems.
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Type 2 diabetes
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Diabetes can raise your risk of heart
disease, stroke and kidney disease.
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Dementia
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Vascular dementia is caused by problems
with the supply of oxygen to the brain following a stroke or vessel disease
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Lung Disease
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Common in smokers and ex smokers. Can lead
to breathlessness.
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What happens at a health check?
The Health Check at
Barnton Pharmacy is carried out by our highly trained team. It involves a few
straightforward health tests and some simple questions about your medical
history and lifestyle. The health check takes about 60 minutes to complete.
Getting
ready for your health check
Do
not eat anything for 12 hours before your test. This includes milk in tea or
coffee. You may have water
Wear
light clothing and a short sleeved top to make it easier to take your blood
pressure. Bare feet needed for accuracy on scales, for ease at BMI test stage.
Must be able to remove all footwear.
Bring
a fresh sample of urine with you.(No more than 2 hours prior to appointment) We
can provide a specimen bottle.
Tests
offered during your health check
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Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
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BMI is a measure of whether you are a
healthy weight for your height.
People who are overweight are more likely
to develop vascular disease
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Blood pressure
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This is the pressure that your blood exerts
on the walls of your arteries as it moves through them. High blood pressure
can weaken the walls of your arteries, increasing the risk of blockage or
breaking, which can lead to heart disease, stroke and vascular kidney
disease.
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Cholesterol
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Cholesterol is a vital fat for the proper
functioning of your body. There are two kinds of cholesterol and too much of
one kind in the blood can narrow the arteries, which can lead to vascular
disease. A small amount of blood is taken from your finger for this test.
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Diabetes risk assessment
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Diabetes occurs when the hormone insulin,
which converts sugar into energy, doesn't work properly. This results in a
build-up of sugar in the blood, which can result in a wide range of serious
health problems. Left unmanaged, diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. A small
sample of blood from your finger is taken to check the level of sugar in your
blood.
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Urine test
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A sample of urine is tested for blood or
protein to check whether your kidneys are working well.
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Lung function test
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To establish how well your lungs are
functioning. You simply breath long and hard into a special device, which
will monitor how well your lungs are functioning and give an estimation of
how ‘old’ your lungs are compared to your actual age.
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The results
Your health check
results will be discussed with you fully.
You will get a personalised
health action plan to take away which may include advice on what action you can
take to lower your risk and improve your chances of a healthier life. This
could include suggestions on small changes to your diet or how much exercise you take if your risk is low or moderate.
If you are at higher risk, you will be referred to your doctor to discuss the
findings further.
How much does it cost?
The health check at
Barnton Pharmacy costs £50.00
