Western Royal Clinic And Diagnostics

Western Royal Diagnostics deals with preventive healthcare consists of measures taken for disease prevention, as opposed to disease treatment, just as health comprises a variety of physical and mental states , so do disease and disability , which are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition , disease agents , and lifestyle choices. Health, disease, and disability are dynamic processes which begin before individuals realize they are affected. There are many methods for prevention of disease. It is recommended that adults and children aim to visit their doctor for regular check-ups, even if they feel healthy, to perform disease screening, identify risk factors for disease, discuss tips for a healthy and balanced lifestyle, stay up to date with immunizations and boosters, and maintain a good relationship with a healthcare provider. Some common disease screenings include checking for hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperglycemia (high blood sugar, a risk factor for diabetes mellitus), hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol), screening for colon cancer, depression, HIV and other common types of sexually transmitted disease such as chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea, mammography (to screen for breast cancer), colorectal cancer screening, a pap test (to check for cervical cancer), and screening for osteoporosis. Genetic testing can also be performed to screen for mutations that cause genetic disorders or predisposition to certain diseases such as breast or ovarian cancer.