Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2010/January 2011 | Page 75

Island Life - December
ISLAND
LIFE is 2010
great at 60...

They include:

in normal body function but if the

- hoarse voice,

levels of cholesterol are too high then

- weight gain,

The New Patient Health Check

you're at risk from heart disease. This

- tiredness,

Whenever a new patient registers with

is because fatty deposits build up and

- rough, dry skin.

a GP, selected tests are carried out as

clog your arteries.

part of the new patient health check.

To check if your cholesterol levels are

Symptoms of an overactive thyroid
(hyperthyroidism) include:

Here’s what to expect. Your GP will:

healthy, cholesterol charity Heart UK

- irritability,

- Measure your height and weight.

recommends that all adults over 40 are

- tremors,

- Check your vaccinations are up to

tested. This is particularly important if:

- excessive crying or over-emotional

date.

you have

behaviour,

- Ask about your general health.

- a family history of cholesterol

- short attention span,

- Offer advice about diet and physical

problems or heart disease,

- increased appetite, and

activity if appropriate.

- you have high blood pressure, or

weight loss.

- Ask you for a sample of urine to check

- you are obese.

for diabetes. If your test is clear, you

If you have these symptoms, your GP
may recommend a blood test to check