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Prevention is better with regular Health Check-ups

You could rush to your doctor in times of distress, or be wise and invest in preventive healthcare. Its all about living a stress-free life by being fully aware of what's happening inside your body and how you can maintain good health. At Burjeel Hospital, we are here to help you focus on the concept of well-being through regular Wellness Packages.

About Burjeel Wellness Clinic

Welcome to the Burjeel Wellness Clinic. We believe that prevention is always better than the cure, which is why we have developed a comprehensive health screening program.

The main objective of Burjeel Wellness Clinic is to assess your current health status and assess the risk of you developing diseases. We recommend the changes that you can make in your lifestyle to reduce the chances of developing diseases. We also identify undiagnosed disease at an early stage and recommend treatment to reduce the long-term effects of the disease.

Objective of Wellness Centre

  • Assess your current health status
  • Assess the risk of you developing diseases
  • Recommend changes in your lifestyle to reduce the chances of developing diseases
  • Identify undiagnosed disease at an early stage and recommend treatment to reduce the long-term effects of the disease

Preparation for your health checkup

  • Make a list of the things that you would like to discuss with your doctor.
  • Make a list of those changes that you have noticed or felt such as
    1.Dizziness
    2.Insomnia
    3.Change in eating habits
    4.Changes in your stools ad urine
    5.Bodily changes
  • Do remember to do these things before medical checkup: Review family health history – Take a look at family history and make a note of any new ailments or diseases that you have been down with since your last health checkup and inform your doctor. Tell your doctor of any heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer that any of your family members have been affected by.
  • Vaccinations: Tell your doctor if you are due for any vaccinations

Precautions to be taken before a medical checkup:

  • Get at least 6 hours of sleep prior to the health check-up. Lack of sleep may give rise to abnormal results.
  • Do not eat or drink at least at least 8 hours prior to the check-up. You can drink water, unless specifically instructed.
  • Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to the health check as alcohol may affect some
  • Please do not smoke
  • If you wear contact lenses or eye-glasses, please wear them for measuring corrected visual acuity test.

Stay healthy with our Wellness packages

Our wellness packages are designed to provide all-round support in your pursuit of well-being. You could avert the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and several other ailments, and prolong healthy living. Speak to one of our doctors about a wellness package for you, today. After all, early detection is the best prevention.

Program Inclusions

Our comprehensive assessment includes the following

  • History
  • Examination
  • Blood Pressure assessment
  • Dietary assessment
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Waist circumference
  • Urine Analysis
  • Sight Test
  • Lung function
  • Chest X-ray
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Blood tests
    • Biochemistry profile
    • Hematology profile
    • Liver Function
    • Cholesterol/Lipid profile
    • Vitamin D metabolites
    • Thyroid Function Testing
    • HbA1c levels
  • Echocardiogram
  • Treadmill Test
  • Abdominal Ultrasound Scan
  • Diabetes assessment
  • Cardiovascular Disease assessment

Additional test for males over 50 years of age include:

  • Prostate cancer blood test

Additional tests for females include:

  • Breast examination
  • Mammography if over 40 years of age

Depending on the results of your investigations, further tests may be recommended, which include:

  • Ultrasound Scan
  • Upper GI Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • CT Scan
  • CT Coronary Angiography

The Process

The assessment will last for about 3 hours during which you will undergo a series of tests that will be reviewed by a doctor, dietician and a nurse. This will provide us with an idea of your current health status and lifestyle. At the same time we will also check for the following diseases

  • Anemia
  • Kidney Disease
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Coronary Heart Disease
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Breast Cancer
  • Prostate cancer

In addition, we will try and calculate your individual risk of developing

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Heart Disease and
  • Stroke

At the end of the assessment, you will be provided with a detailed report which will include a Dietician’s report and a section on how certain lifestyle changes can reduce your chances of developing the above diseases.

In the unfortunate event of you being diagnosed with any of the above diseases, the appropriate treatment will commence and further investigation may be requested. An onward referral to the appropriate specialist at Burjeel Hospital will also be organized.

Take a step towards better health today and benefit from early detection and prevention of diseases. Burjeel Hospital offers a wide range of wellness programs which are customized depending on the guest's age, gender and risk factors. To know more about our wellness programs, send us a query.

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The reputation of a hospital is built on the quality of medical care provided. Hence, stringent standards are in place to recruit world-class medical professionals. Our panel of highly qualified doctors have trained extensively in leading hospitals around the world and possess internationally recognized degrees from Europe, USA and other continents. Combined with state-of-the-art technology, the team delivers exemplary care and treatment following the highest international standards and protocols.