Physicals Q & A

What are physicals?

A physical or physical examination is an assessment of your health status. The purpose of physicals is to establish a clear picture of your health and wellness. You may have a physical every year as part of your regular health maintenance or for compliance with insurance, sports, or work requirements. A physical gives your primary care provider an opportunity to

• Assess your current medication list
• Assess you for signs of acute illness
• Build trust with you
• Educate you on new or updated health information
• Identify your increased health risks
• Monitor your chronic health problems
• Update immunizations
• Update your health record
• Update your plan of care

A quality physical helps to create an up-to-date, holistic health maintenance plan that is specific to you and your health needs.

What happens during physicals?

During a physical, your ProMedTC, LLC provider will:

• Assesses every body system
• Records your weight and height
• Takes vital signs, including blood pressure, oxygen level, and heart rate
• Collects urine for urinalysis
• Collects blood for routine laboratory testing
• Asks questions about current health status
• Answers any questions or concerns you may have
• Makes changes to medications and treatment plans

Tymur may order follow-up testing, including cancer screenings, specialized bloodwork, or EKG, depending on your health history, symptoms, or risk factors for some diseases.

How does my provider assess my body during a physical?

During a physical exam. Tymur assesses your primary body systems by:

• Assessing the quality and integrity of your skin
• Checking for skin problems or wounds
• Evaluating your coordination and muscle movement
• Evaluating your mental health
• Feeling your abdomen
• Listening to heart, lung, and digestive sounds
• Looking inside your nose, mouth, and ears
• Monitoring blood flow and checking for signs of poor circulation
• Testing your reflexes
• Testing your vision and hearing

Tymur tailors physicals to the age, gender, and health history of a patient. In addition to a regular assessment, men also receive a prostate check and prostate-related blood work. For women, a physical may include a breast and pelvic exam and a Pap smear.

If Tymur finds anything concerning that needs follow-up testing or treatment, he discusses this with you and gives you a chance to ask any questions or share any concerns.

For a quality physical examination of your health, call ProMedTC, LLC, or request an appointment online today. Contact us directly today.