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Who is it for?
The digestive system check-up is strongly recommended for people who, due to their genetic predisposition, family history or eating habits, should have regular check-ups of their digestive system. In particular, it is recommended for people with a family history of cancer of the colon, stomach, pancreas, oesophagus and liver, or who have suffered from haemorrhoids and ulcers. It is also intended for people who have regular symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation or heartburn.
What it is
Most noteworthy medical tests
According to medical indication, some tests or others will be carried out
Medical consultation. Coordination, follow-up, delivery of results and monitoring
Full blood and urine analysis including CEA, ferritin and transferritin
Abdominal ultrasound
Virtual colonoscopy
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Paracelso Sagasta's blog
You will find advice from our professionals on how to improve your health and information on the latest technologies applied in the medical health sector.
25 Apr 2024
1 Min
What are the differences between X-rays and ultrasounds?
MRI and CT are crucial imaging tests for the detection and diagnosis of different types of pathologies. They can often be mixed up, as both have the ability to produce detailed images of tissues, organs and other internal structures of the body. In this article we explain what these techniques consist of and highlight the main similarities and differences between the two.
16 Apr 2024
2 Min
Spring Asthenia: what is it and how to fight it
Spring asthenia is a feeling of generalized tiredness and weakness, both physical and mental, which coincides with the transition from winter to spring. This state, of mild and temporary nature, is similar to the awakening of our body after months of low temperatures and little sun exposure.
05 Apr 2024
2 Min
What are bunions?
Bunions or hallux valgus are the most common factor of foot deformity and affect around 20% of the adult Spanish populations, especially women between 30 and 40 years old, according to the Spanish Society of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Gran Ubeira, one of our specialists in the Traumatology Unit, explains what bunions are, why they appear and how they are treated.