With GP services in high demand it can be difficult to get a health check up when not taking any medication or for those needing to supply this information for employment or online/automated contraception checks (undertaken by most GP services now) 

For those with busy lifestyles or the health conscious, a health check up at CryoMedix offers you the opportunity to have your blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, and BMI  checked by a qualified nurse practitioner using medically certified equipment.  

A blood pressure test measures pressure inside your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. Blood pressure changes continually depending on activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and medication use, however when resting a healthy person's blood pressure usually falls within a certain range.

What your blood pressure reading means;

Blood pressure readings are given as 2 numbers, with the 1st number higher than the 2nd (for example, 130/80).

If you're under 80 years of age, you're usually considered to have high blood pressure if your reading is either:

140/90 or higher when checked by a healthcare professional

135/85 or higher when checked at home

If you're aged 80 or over, you're usually considered to have high blood pressure if your reading is either:

150/90 or higher when checked by a healthcare professional

145/85 or higher when checked at home.

Regular tests can help you get the right treatment when you need it or simply give you peace of mind.

On attending for your appointment you will be supplied with a record for you to keep or supply to your GP if required. If your blood pressure is raised you will be given appropriate advice and signposted to your GP for treatment. 

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin required by our body for the formation of red blood cells and DNA. It is also important for the normal function and development of the brain and the nerve cells.

Vitamin B12 is not produced by our body, it is obtained from food in our diet. An individual becomes deficient when they are not consuming enough vitamin B12-rich foods or they are unable to absorb sufficient vitamin B12, due to other prescriptions or over the counter medication they may be taking. It is mainly found in animal-based foods, red meat, milk, eggs and dairy products. Those following a vegan or strict plant-based diet are more likely to suffer from vitamin B12 deficiency.

The symptoms and the severity of the symptoms vary between individuals. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a range of symptoms, these include:

• Extreme tiredness

• A lack of energy

• Problems with memory and ability to focus

• Sore or red tongue

• A pale yellow ting to your skin

• Pins and needles

• Vision disturbances

• Depression

• Changes in mood

• Changes in your balance and the way you walk and move

Please note the use of vitamin B12 does not exclude you from seeking medical advice for any of the symptoms listed. Your GP is best placed to provide you with the most effective treatment. 

Vitamin B12 given by injection is a prescription medication. You will also be required to sign a consent form at your appointment.