It's not normal in the UK at all to have that kind of check-up, especially not pre-emptive MRIs. Screen too early and often can lead to too much preventative m

It's not normal in the UK at all to have that kind of check-up, especially not pre-emptive MRIs. Screen too early and often can lead to too much preventative medicine and procedures, which ironically while preventing specific things aren't without their downsides and can cause an overall lower quality of life. Sometimes it can feel like the NHS swings the other way and is hesitant to refer for diagnosis even when there is an issue, but in general they try to balance things for everyone. Also, what can be beneficial for an individual may not be beneficial for society as a whole. That said, if something feels wrong, then please do keep on at your doctor to get a diagnosis. It can be feel like you have to borderline harass doctors to get referrals sometimes in the UK but if there is an issue then don't give up. I know I was on deaths' door when the hospital finally diagnosed me properly. My GP was still telling me I just had intercostal muscle pain and to take painkillers and come back later even after the hospital had figured it out.