Health Check-up in Prague

A health check-up is an annual preventive examination that helps detect changes in the body before symptoms appear. For expats in the Czech Republic, this is especially important: relocation, stress, and changes in diet and lifestyle can affect overall health. Regular check-ups allow you to monitor key indicators and adjust potential issues in time.

In this article, we will cover:

• why it is important to have an annual check-up;
• which tests are included in a basic examination;
• additional tests recommended for women and men;
• which instrumental diagnostics should be included in prevention;
• how to organise a check-up in Prague.

Why undergo an annual health check-up

Even if you feel well, preventive examinations help detect:

• early hormonal changes;
• hidden inflammatory processes;
• metabolic disorders;
• anemia and vitamin deficiencies;
• early signs of thyroid, liver, and kidney diseases;
• cardiovascular risk factors.

Early diagnosis allows timely correction, often without the need for long-term treatment.

What tests are included in a basic preventive check-up?

An annual check-up typically includes a set of laboratory tests that provides a comprehensive overview of a patient’s health.

General clinical tests

The foundation of preventive screening:

Complete blood count (CBC) — helps detect anaemia, inflammation, and blood disorders;
Urinalysis — assesses kidney and urinary tract function;
Blood biochemistry — evaluates liver and kidney function, as well as electrolyte balance.

Lipid profile

Measures total cholesterol, lipoproteins, and triglycerides.
Important for the prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.

Blood glucose

Helps assess the risk of developing diabetes even before symptoms appear.

Thyroid function tests

To evaluate thyroid function, the following are prescribed:

TSH — the most sensitive marker of thyroid function;
FT4 — free thyroxine;
FT3 — if needed.

These indicators help detect even mild dysfunction, which may present as fatigue, drowsiness, sensitivity to cold, weight changes, hair loss, or menstrual irregularities.

Additional tests for women and men

The composition of a check-up depends on age, gender, and risk factors.

For women:

• infection screening (smears, if indicated);
• hormonal profile;
• pelvic ultrasound;
• Pap test (annually or as recommended by a gynaecologist).

For men:

• PSA test after age 45 (prostate screening);
• hormonal panel in case of fatigue, low energy, or sleep disturbances.

Instrumental diagnostics within a check-up

In Prague, preventive check-ups are often complemented by instrumental diagnostics:

• abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, kidneys);
• ECG (heart rhythm assessment);
• thyroid ultrasound (nodules and inflammation);
• cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography).

These methods complement laboratory data and provide a more complete picture of overall health.

Preventive check-up at Dobro Clinic

When planning a preventive health check, it is important that:

tests can be completed without long waiting times;
instrumental diagnostics are available in one place;
the doctor clearly explains the results;
the examination plan is tailored individually.

At Dobro Clinic, check-ups are carried out in a “one-stop” format:
tests are performed on-site, ultrasound examinations are available at the clinic, and a physician explains the results in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Czech.

The examination plan is personalised based on the patient’s age, symptoms, and risk factors.

Summary: annual check-up as the foundation of prevention

A health check-up in Prague is a systematic way to monitor key health indicators and detect changes early.

Regular preventive examinations help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and support long-term health.