Family Health Doctors in Cape Town

Family health refers to the health status of an individual and their close relatives. Families have similar genetics and often live in the same or similar environments, engage in the same activities, and often have similar lifestyles.

All these factors combined can give doctors clues to conditions that may be hereditary, making diagnosis easier and treatment more effective. Early diagnosis of chronic conditions allows for early intervention, making it possible to live comfortably with a chronic disease.

Family health history gives doctors insight and helps them determine the likelihood of an individual developing the same condition or conditions as their immediate family members.

Chronic, hereditary conditions include:

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Cholesterol
• Prostate Cancer
• Breast Cancer

It is important to note that although family health history can provide information about the risk of specific health concerns, having relatives with chronic conditions does not mean that an individual will develop that same condition. There are a number of factors that will contribute to the risk of developing such an illness.

Family Health Doctors in Cape Town

Chronic diseases are often silent, meaning that symptoms are not always noticeable. Regular checkups and consultations with our doctors in Cape Town will help you stay ahead of your health, allowing you to live a full, healthy life regardless of your diagnosis.

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