29 May Prospective Screening, Genetics, and Your Health
There are a few reasons why investigating your family tree is a good idea. Not only can it bring you a feeling of nostalgia and contentment in learning about your family’s history and genealogy, but it could save your life as well. In some cases, family genetics can play a large part in your own personal health. Knowing about your family’s medical history can be the first step in preventing the same or similar medical issues from presenting themselves in you and other members of your family.
If you have a family member that has been diagnosed with a debilitating medical issue, find out how it may affect your own physical well-being based on genetics. For example, if a member of your family has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be susceptible to the same diagnosis if you have the same mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. Always give your family history to the best of your knowledge when asked by your doctor.
The best way to find out if you could suffer the same issues as family members are to schedule an appointment with your doctor for some preventative screenings. Once you learn your family’s history and have had your preventative screenings, it will be much easier to start on a treatment plan.
If you are worried about how to pay for these screenings, be aware that by law health insurance carriers now pay for a large number of preventative screenings including mammograms, colorectal screenings, blood pressure screenings, cervical cancer, and more.
Call [astPhone] for a more thorough list of preventative screenings and procedures that your health insurance carrier will cover. Your health is important. Take care of yourself by eating right, getting enough rest, exercising, and seeing your doctor regularly for good visits and preventative screenings.
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