Possible Additional Age Related Procedures
As an individual gets older, he or she is at risk for different diseases and will require additional relevant tests in order to be reassured.  The following tests may be offered depending on an individual’s age.

1.      Resting Electrocardiogram to screen for cardiac problems

2.      Flexible Sigmoidoscopy for the examination of the bowel.

3.      Faecal Occult Blood Test to screen for bleeding within the intestines.

4.      Thyroid Stimulating Hormone to screen for thyroid disease.

5.      Tetanus Booster:  Required every 10 years.

6.      Pneumovax