Health Screening

Gleneagles executive health screening

The Gleneagles’ executive health screening is a personalised, full body medical check-up that can help you determine your overall health status. This comprehensive medical check-up assesses the health and function of all your organs, alerting you of any warning signs of disease in your body.

The screening services and tests will be customised based on your medical history, demographic, and health concerns. Apart from evaluating your core health status, the executive health screening will also include additional screening tests for specific diseases that you may be at higher risk for, such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases.

At Gleneagles Hospital, we recognise the unique health needs of both women and men. Our screening packages are separated by gender so that we can better evaluate your health condition. We not only consider sex-specific conditions, such as Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that only affects women, and prostate cancer that only affects men; we also take into consideration that there are diseases and conditions that are more commonly found in each gender. Women may develop certain diseases such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, osteoporosis, and autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, men are more likely to develop diseases such as diabetes, kidney stones, gout and abdominal aortic aneurysm.

The Screen Elite health screening package screens for the most common diseases that affect the average person. It can detect problems in vision, blood counts, lipid levels, liver disease, kidney disease and thyroid problems. It also screens for diabetes mellitus, heart disease, autoimmune disease, hepatitis, colon cancer, liver cancer, prostate cancer for men, and cervical and ovarian cancer for women.

This is the basic package recommended for executives with no significant concerns based on their medical history.

The Screen Exclusive health package provides the basic tests in the Screen Elite health package, along with additional tests for senior executives. The Screen Exclusive health package is recommended for both men and women above 40 years old, as well as those with diabetes mellitus, problems with urination, chest pain, frequent exposure to cigarette smoke, and family history of cancer.

This package includes screening for lung function, retinal photography, treadmill test, uroflowmetry and bladder scan for men, and breast ultrasound or mammogram for women. It also includes blood tests to detect cancers of the nasopharynx, pancreas, testis, and breast.

The tests included in the Screen Exclusive health package address common health concerns for those in this age group, including:

• Lung function test, also called spirometry – recommended for those with a history of smoking or asthma
• Retinal photography, which can detect changes in the eye from diabetes mellitus and macular degeneration, the leading cause of severe vision loss – recommended for people with diabetes mellitus
• Treadmill tests – recommended for those with symptoms suggestive of coronary heart disease, such as chest pain and shortness of breath on exertion
• Uroflowmetry and bladder scan, which detects urinary incontinence and prostate enlargement – recommended for men over the age of 50
• Mammograms – recommended yearly for women aged 40 years and above, and every 2 years among women aged 50 and above
• Breast ultrasounds – recommended when there are abnormalities detected on mammogram or through physical examination of the breast
• Blood tests for nasopharyngeal, pancreatic, testicular and breast cancer – recommended for those with family history of these particular types of cancer

The Screen Signature is a detailed health check-up for senior executives, with a full suite of blood tests and options for more advanced ultrasound tests. This package is recommended for people with frequent stomach pains, problems with urination or menstruation, and those with symptoms suggestive of anaemia.

The additional tests included in the Screen Signature health package are:

• Anaemia studies – recommended among individuals with abnormal results in the complete blood count and those with symptoms of anaemia such as chronic fatigue, dizziness, and pallor
• Abdominal ultrasounds, used to detect conditions such as gallstones, kidney stones, and abdominal aortic aneurysm – recommended for those who frequently experience stomach ache, bloating and other digestive issues
• Pelvic ultrasound, which can detect common gynaecologic problems in women such as endometriosis, cysts or tumours in the ovary, and infection of the pelvic organs – recommended for women who experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or painful menstruation

The Screen Premier is a comprehensive health screening package that offers biomarkers of ageing, bone mineral density test, and 2D echocardiogram, in addition to the tests offered in the Screen Signature package. This is a premium package recommended for senior executives and seniors with comprehensive blood test panels, cancer screening, cardiac screening and gender specific tests.

As a person ages, the amount of hormones secreted by their body changes. These are referred to as biomarkers for ageing, and the levels of these hormones can serve as indicators of healthy ageing. Older men and women are advised to have their biomarkers of ageing checked.

Other additional tests included in the Screen Premier health package include:

• Bone mineral density test, used to detect osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become weaker and prone to fractures – recommended for postmenopausal women and those aged 65 and above, and for men aged 70 and above
• 2D echocardiogram, which checks how well your heart is functioning, and can detect heart failure, heart valve disease, and abnormalities in blood flow in the heart – recommended for those who experience signs of a potential heart problem, or to monitor heart valve disease over time

The Screen Prestige is the most comprehensive health screening package at Gleneagles Hospital. In addition to the tests offered in the Screen Premier package, the Screen Prestige package offers nasoendoscopy and a comprehensive list of additional tests to choose from, including ultrasound tests, MRI tests and gastroenterology specialists’ tests.

Nasoendoscopy is a procedure where a small scope is inserted into the nose to examine your nose, throat and voice box. It can detect various conditions such as nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis, problems with speech or swallowing, and cancer of the nose, throat or voice box. This test is recommended for individuals who experience nasal congestion, recurrent nasal discharge, decreased sense of smell, or nose bleeds.

In the Screen Prestige package, you can choose to have an ultrasound of your carotid vessels to detect any blockages that may increase your risk of stroke, an ultrasound of your thyroid to detect thyroid nodules, or an ultrasound fibroscan of the liver to detect if your liver has fatty changes or scarring.

Among the MRI tests, you can choose to have an MRI stroke screen which is recommended for people with high risk of stroke such as those with hypertension, abnormal lipid levels, and those with family history of stroke. Another option is an MRI of the cervical spine which can detect arthritis, tumours, disc herniation, or problems in the vessels in the cervical portion of the spine. This test is recommended for people who experience severe neck, shoulder or arm pain. The third option is an MRI of the lumbar spine to detect degenerative changes, inflammation, or tumours in the lumbar area of the spine. This test is recommended for people who experience severe low back pain, leg pain or numbness, or problems with bladder and bowel control.

For the gastroenterology specialists test, you can choose to have a gastroscopy, a colonoscopy, or both a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy. Gastroscopy is a procedure where a tube is inserted into the mouth to examine your oesophagus, stomach and upper part of the small intestine. It can detect ulcers, gastritis, and tumours in this portion of the gastrointestinal tract. Gastroscopy is recommended for people who experience persistent stomach pain, vomiting, or difficulty in swallowing. Colonoscopy is a procedure where a tube is inserted into the rectum to examine your colon. It is used to evaluate patients who have persistent diarrhoea, blood in the stool, or chronic constipation. A colonoscopy is also recommended every 10 years to screen for colon cancer among people who are aged 50 years and above.

The Screen Prestige package is recommended for people with higher risk for stroke, arthritis, and cancer, and those with symptoms relating to problems in the spine, gastrointestinal tract, and the nose and throat area.