Cherepov resident underwent medical examination and learned about the ulcer

The Ministry of Health of the region gave another example of the benefits of medical examination. The 45-year-old resident of Cherepovets for years ignored periodic heartburn and stomach pain, writing them off as old gastritis and removing symptoms with pills. The decision to undergo the examination he took on the advice of a friend, who reminded that at this age to be checked.

As part of the free medical examination under the MHI policy, the man underwent a fibrogastroduodenoscopy (FGDS). After the examination, the doctor informed the patient that he had a stomach ulcer. Now the Shrelovsk resident is undergoing a course of treatment: he observes a strict diet, takes medications, refused fried and spicy.

Doctors emphasize that 45 years is the medical frontier. From this age, free medical examination for MHI includes FGDS. The ulcer in the Ministry of Health is called the “silent killer”. The disease can develop without bright symptoms for years. Heartburn, heaviness and pain people used to write off on improper nutrition and stress.

Since 2024, the program of medical examination of the national project “Long and active life” for citizens aged 45 years includes mandatory screening of the gastrointestinal tract. You can register through a district therapist, in the registry of the clinic or on the portal "State Services".