Annual physical exams and health checkups
Annual physical exams and health checkups
Like many people, you may schedule a yearly checkup or “annual physical” with Blue Star Urgent Care. It usually includes a health history, physical exam and tests. It is important to have a regular family health care provider who helps make sure you receive the medical Blue Star Urgent care that is best for your individual needs.
Annual physical exams and health checkups FAQs
Is an annual checkup the same as a physical?
Annual physicals are more “physically” extensive exams typically performed by a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Blue Star Urgent Care provider will visually examine your body, feel/palpate/tap soft-tissue areas and listen to your body’s sounds with a stethoscope.
What does a full physical consist of?
In general, the standard physical exam typically includes: Vital signs: blood pressure, breathing rate, pulse rate, temperature, height, and weight. Vision acuity: testing the sharpness or clarity of vision from a distance. Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat exam: inspection, palpation, and testing, as appropriate
What are regular health checkups?
In addition to an overall physical examination, a standard or regular health checkup package comprises of test that helps in the assessment of the functionality of your heart, lungs, digestive system, kidneys, liver and the immune system.
What should you not do before a physical exam?
7 Tips for a Successful Medical Exam
- 1) Get a good night’s sleep. Try to get eight hours the night before your exam so your blood pressure is as low as possible.
- 2) Avoid salty or fatty foods. …
- 3) Avoid exercise. …
- 4) Don’t drink coffee or any caffeinated products. …
- 5) Fast. …
- 6) Drink water. …
- 7) Know your meds.