Every member of the family can benefit from preventive medicine.  Family medicine is all about seeing your primary care physician for preventive check-ups. Having a regular yearly physical allows your doctor to examine your vitals as a way to be proactive in your care. Dr. David Yi, Dr. Paula Lansford, and Carol Addy, PA-C at Family Medicine in Trophy Club, TX, are family practitioners, and we are here when you are sick and when you are well and want to prevent illness. 

Preventive care is important for lifelong health. Early diagnosis of serious conditions can result in the best long-term results. The earlier you begin treatment the better chance you have to control and even cure many medical conditions. 

How preventative tests help

When you go in for your yearly exam, taking your blood pressure lets your doctor know if your blood pressure is high or low. Both can cause problems. They may recommend that you take medication to get your blood pressure under control, or they may make diet and lifestyle suggestions to help you to try to get back within the normal range. 

Your family medicine doctor in Trophy Club, TX will likely send you for blood work at your yearly exam. They can check for many of the conditions that can keep you from being as healthy as you should be, including high cholesterol or blood sugar, low blood component count, vitamin deficiencies, and more. 

If you have reached the recommended age or if you are at higher risk, they may schedule a colonoscopy for you. For those at risk of colon cancer, this can be a lifesaver. For women, your family doctor can also send you for your yearly mammogram. 

Vaccinations

For children and adults, vaccinations are the best preventive steps you can take. Many serious illnesses can be avoided with vaccinations. Your child should begin on a schedule at birth and as you age, there are vaccinations that are important to your continued health, such as the pneumonia and shingles vaccines.

The importance of preventative medicine cannot be overstressed. Your life may literally depend on it. Your family doctor can offer you the information, health care, and tests that you need to be your healthiest self. Being proactive when it comes to your health can save you from some of the worst symptoms of serious illnesses. 

Dr. David Yi, Dr. Paula Lansford, and Carol Addy, PA-C of Trophy Club Family Medicine provide family medicine care in Trophy Club, TX. Give our office a call today at 817-430-9111 to make an appointment.