Do you feel completely healthy? Many of us believe that a lack of pain or fatigue means we're in perfect health, but some of the most serious medical conditions develop without any warning.
At Gadh Family Practice in Plantation, Florida, Rundeep Gadh, DO, Ruchika Gadh, DO, and our family medicine team help you keep up with recommended screenings and identify health concerns that may not cause obvious symptoms.
Scheduling your annual physical allows us to review your risks, update recommended screenings, and identify changes that may need follow-up.
Many chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease, may develop without noticeable symptoms. Preventive visits give us a chance to review your health history, check key measurements and lab work, and recommend screenings based on your age and risk factors.
You shouldn't wait for obvious symptoms to schedule your yearly check-up. Here are five silent signs that it is time to book your visit:
High blood pressure rarely causes symptoms, but it places massive strain on your heart and blood vessels over time. According to a landmark study in The Lancet (2022), lowering your systolic blood pressure by just 5 mmHg reduces your risk of major cardiovascular events by 10%. Managing high blood pressure early is key to preventing strokes and heart attacks.
Prediabetes is a silent state where your body begins struggling to process sugar, yet it rarely causes physical symptoms. Identifying prediabetes early gives you time to discuss lifestyle changes, weight management, and other strategies that may reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
We can screen for diabetes and help you make simple lifestyle changes to protect your long-term health.
High cholesterol usually doesn’t cause symptoms, but it can contribute to plaque buildup and cardiovascular risk over time. Your provider can determine when cholesterol testing is appropriate based on your age, health history, and other risk factors.
Kidney damage is incredibly stealthy and often goes unnoticed until the late stages of disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2026) reports that about 87% of adults with chronic kidney disease don't know they have it. Routine blood work is the only reliable way to monitor your kidney function.
For adults at average risk, the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends beginning colorectal cancer screening at age 45, even without symptoms. Research published in JAMA Network Open (2025) showed that lowering the screening age to 45 led to a dramatic surge in early-stage, highly treatable cancer detection.
Keeping up with preventive care can help you better understand your health and address concerns before they become more difficult to manage. Our team at Gadh Family Practice is ready to partner with you to keep you feeling your best. Don't wait for symptoms to appear — schedule a visit with us in Plantation, Florida, today to stay on top of your wellness goals.
