After the age of 40, both women and men should take care of their health by conducting regular health checkups. These tests help to detect various health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and thyroid problems. So let us know which tests should be done after the age of 40 men and women?
Essential tests for men:
Prostate cancer check: After the age of 40, men should regularly check prostate cancer. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests and other tests such as digital rectal examination (DRE) and prostate biopsy are used to detect prostate cancer. The PSA test is a blood test that measures the level of PSA in the blood, while the doctor in DRE examines the prostate gland, and the samples of prostate tissue are checked in the biopsy.
Bladder cancer check: After the age of 40, men should undergo regular examination for bladder cancer. This test helps in detecting bladder cancer.
Blood sugar test (blood sugar test): Men should get blood sugar test done regularly, as it helps in detecting type 2 diabetes.
Necessary tests for women:
CBC (complete blood count): CBC test is a blood test that measures the amount and shape of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and hemoglobin in the blood. This test helps in diagnosis and monitoring many diseases, such as anemia, infection and certain types of cancer.
KFT (kidney function test): KFT or kidney function test is a blood test used to check kidney health. The normal process for this is the same as men. KFT measures substances such as creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and uric acid in the blood, which provide information about the kidneys.
Breast cancer check: Women should conduct a regular mammogram testing after the age of 40, as it helps in detecting breast cancer. The CA 15-3 test is a blood test used to monitor breast cancer. This cancer antigen measures a protein level called 15–3 (CA 15–3), which is released into the bloodstream by breast cancer cells.
Colon and Rectal Cancer Testing (Carsino Embaryonic Antigen): CEA Carcino Embaryonic Antigen test is a blood test that measures the amount of CEA protein in the blood. The increased level of CEA in adults may be a sign of some cancers, especially colon and rectal cancer.
