What does a doctor do when he or she gives you a physical?

Question

I'm a male and this is going to be my first physical as far as I know. I'm 25 y/o and have always had ppo insurance, I just went straight to the specialist. Now I got a doc assigned to me.

Answer 1

i got a physical yesterday. heres what they do: check ur vision, ur weight, ur height, ur blood pressure, make you take ur shirt off and touch ur toes to see if your spine is straight, feel ur stomach, listen to your heartbeat, ask you normal questions bout ur heath, and idk anything else since ur a guy...

Answer 2

they check blood pressure, ears, eyes...your spine, heart, reflexes. they also make you turn your head and cough while they grab your jewels...

Answer 3

The physician (or nurse practitioner) uses a physical exam as a way to screen for major medical issues. You will complete a history form, in which you relate any current issues as well as  your medical history (e.g., have you had chicken pox?) and surgical history (what operations/injuries have you had?). They will review lifestyle issues such as use of alcohol and tobacco, and may ask about sexual orientation and sexual behaviors that may lead them to do additional blood work. They will ask about your family history (does anyone in your family have diabetes, heart disease, etc.?) The physical itself covers the major systems (cardiovascular -- will ausculate your heart to listen for murmurs or irregular heart beat; also listen to your carotid arteries to determine if blood is moving through them smoothly, and at your young age I expect that to be normal. He or she will listen to your lungs, listen to your belly with a stethescope to make sure you have normal bowel sounds and that there is no abdominal aneurism (enlargement of the aorta) and will have you breath in and out while he/she feels for the edge of your liver as it slides from under the rib cage. Will check for inguinal hernia ("the ole turn your head and cough"), feel the testicles gently to make sure there are no masses, make sure your joints work well. You may or may not get a digital exam of your prostate -- palpation of the prostate via the r****m. Some docs do not feel it is worthwhile unless you have symptoms such as having a difficult time urinating, etc.

You probably have some blood drawn to get a complete blood count and some routine chemistries to make sure you major organs are working OK. Probably will have to submit a urine speciman as well. Make sure you understand if you are not to eat 12 hours in advance (to make sure the blood tests are accurate). Sorry to be so wordy, I am an RN and wanted to try to explain it in some detail.

Answer 4

They'll do basic stuff like check your temperature, weight, height, blood pressure, etc. They'll also check your breathing and make sure your joints (especially around your knees) are working well.

They'll also make sure you're up to do with all of your immunizations.

I have to get a physical in July before I move for college, and I have to get a meningitis shot. Scary!

Answer 5

They grab your testicles and make you cough.

Then they turn you around and slide a finger into the Hershey hiway. No big deal, but if both of his hands are on your shoulders the visit is free LOL

then you get a painful shot and do it again next year.

Have fun LOL