Three of my managers and myself went for our medical check-up on Thursday last week. We had all the "normal" tests carried out: blood, urine, chest X-ray, ECG and chest ultrasound. The cost : RM750.00 per person and the results will be given to us by a Medical Officer. I opted to see a specialist and it cost me another RM180.00 If this cost is not paid by my company, I doubt I will do the medical.
Anyway, my appointment with the specialist was this morning. I went early to make sure there are still vacant parking lots. Luckily, I did so as the lot is almost full when I arrived. I had opted to see a cardiologist as I have a history of hypertension and is currently on medication. The doctor was okay as he do not have too many patients so there was no need for me to wait for too long.
So here are the results:
1. Physical conditions - Overweight. I weighed in at 92.3kg (must be one of the heaviest I have experieced). No wonder I'm always feeling tired. The doctor told me that the MOST I should weigh is 80kg though ideally it should be closer to 70kg.
2. BP - 150/100, on the high side especially since I'm on medication. My readings used to be 130/90 when I'm on medication. Before I took my medication, my BP was 150/100. The doctor tried to console me by saying that maybe I'm a bit anxious today but he did not take another reading to confirm this.
3. Urine Tests - All normal, no issue
4. X-Ray - All normal, no issue
5. Ultrasound - Fatty Liver (whatever that means) but the doctor told me not to worry too much. Most probably it is the result of me being overweight
6. Blood tests - As I had expected, this will be an issue. All the blood tests that I've taken for the past few years have shown that I have problems with my cholesterol levels. Today was no exception. Actually my cholesterol level was not that high, only 5.7 but what is worrying the doctor is that my "good" cholesterol is only 0.9. There was also another issue with my Triglyceride level which the doctor is not happy with so much so he prescribed me medication for 6 weeks which costs me RM128.00
7. The doctor also asked me to come back in 6 weeks time to do a stress tests. The appointment would be in the first week of Ramadhan
I need to watch my weight and also exercise. I need to watch my weight and also exercise. I need to watch my weight and also exercise. Please God help me achieve this.
Maybe I continue later.
4 comments:
Ada kawan kata satu cara turunkan berat badan ialah minum banyak air. Paling kurang 8 gelas sehari. Semoga berjaya!
smile always, talk more, help people,
eat right, talk honest, think good, worry less, borrow less, swear not,
no debts, no enemies, no affairs,
Insya'Allah you'll be OK
Taking omega 3 as a supplement might help as it is high on DHA/EPA that is claimed to be a good substance that help maintaining LDL:HDL level in blood. 900mg/day is recommended by America Heart Association for those with high cholestrol level. Live happily as it is claimed to saves life! Chayok!
Haizir,
Thanks for the petua.
spinang and junaidi,
Terima kasih kerana melawat and of course the advice.
HBO
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