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I'm 50 and haven't visited a doctor in twenty years. what checks should i be having in order to monitor my current health?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Need a check up: If you are in overall good health you may get by waiting this long but you have no idea if you are developing silent medical problems ( highblood pressure, type ii diabetes) you will need at least your BP evaluated, blood count checking for anemia, electrolytes with glucose, cholesterol study with liver function, renal function, a prostate exam and your first colonoscopy.

Answered 9/29/2016

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