Annual Physical

Service Description

An average physical exam may include the following: Updated health history - Job and relationships, medications, allergies, supplements, or any recent surgeries. Vital sign checks -Blood pressure reading, heart rate and respiratory rate. Your blood pressure should be checked at least once every month. Visual exam -The eyes are often the window to the state of wellness or illness even before you feel any symptoms. This will also include the following: head, eyes, chest, abdomen, musculoskeletal system, such as your hands and wrists nervous system functions, such as speech and walking This exam also includes: touching, or “palpating,” parts of your body (like your abdomen) to feel for abnormalities checking skin, hair, and nails possibly examining your genitalia and rectum testing your motor functions and reflexes Laboratory tests -Blood draws for several laboratory tests. These can include a complete blood count and a complete metabolic panel (also called a chemistry panel). The panel tests your blood plasma and can indicate any issues that exist in your kidneys, liver, blood chemistry, and immune system. This helps detect irregularities in your body that might indicate a larger problem. Your doctor may request a diabetes screen and a thyroid screen. If you have an increased risk of heart attack, heart disease, or stroke, they may also request a lipid panel (cholesterol test). Women: Mammogram: In women with low or average risk for breast cancer or prior history of breast cancer. Breast exam: A breast exam can be used to check for abnormal lumps or signs of breast cancer. Pap smear: The pap smear is a screening for cervical cancer. Women should begin screening at age 21. After 30 years old, pap smears are recommended once every five years, until the age of 65. After age 65, the majority of women no longer require a pap smear. Pelvic exam: This can be done with or without a pap smear. A pelvic exam includes examining the vagina, cervix, and vulva for signs of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or other conditions. Cholesterol test: Most women should begin regular cholesterol checks at age 45. If you have a history of or genetic predisposition to diabetes or heart disease.