{"id":4047,"date":"2026-08-27T18:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T18:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mchdep.org\/?page_id=4047"},"modified":"2026-08-28T23:49:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T23:49:16","slug":"routine-physical-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mchdep.org\/es\/routine-physical-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Routine Physical Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4047\" class=\"elementor elementor-4047\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bb53f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8bb53f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e9c34 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25e9c34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Routine Physical Exam<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7ec00f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d7ec00f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When was your last physical exam? Don't wait until it hurts.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2467ed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b2467ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d885b7 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d885b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa43503 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa43503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\">A routine physical exam is recommended at least once each year for patients of all ages. This complete medical examination allows the doctor to evaluate the patient&#8217;s overall health and detect any illnesses or medical conditions in the early stages. Early detection of a disease may result in more effective treatment. An annual physical examination helps individuals to address any health issues and allows the doctor to give recommendations for healthy living and preventative care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e7890 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00e7890\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Physical Examination<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecb585e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecb585e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Prior to a physical examination, patients are encouraged to make a list of any questions or concerns that they may have regarding their health. Patients should discuss these concerns with the doctor during their appointment. The doctor performs a physical examination and takes routine measurements of weight, height and blood pressure. Various health screenings are also performed, depending on the age, health and family history of the patient. Additional tests may include:<\/p><ul><li>Blood tests<\/li><li>Vision tests<\/li><li>Hearing tests<\/li><li>Osteoporosis screening<\/li><li>Cardiovascular evaluation<\/li><li>Breast exam<\/li><li>Prostate screening<\/li><li>Rectal exam<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Blood tests are commonly used to check cholesterol levels as well as to measure kidney, liver, thyroid, and heart function. The doctor will review the patient&#8217;s immunization records and may administer any necessary vaccinations. An electrocardiogram or chest X-ray may be performed on patients with existing or suspected heart or lung problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7502044 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7502044\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Physical Examination Results<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf2259 exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf2259\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After a routine physical examination the doctor may recommend lifestyle modifications or prescribe medication, for any conditions that may have been diagnosed. Additional diagnostic tests may be recommended to further evaluate suspected conditions and create an appropriate treatment plan. By undergoing a routine physical examination and preventative screening tests, patients may increase their chances for living a longer, healthier life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e64a8e exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e64a8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d60df7f exad-sticky-section-no exad-glass-effect-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d60df7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/\">MediaLinePlus<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/\">National Institutes of Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/index.html\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nichd.nih.gov\/\">Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahrq.gov\/\">U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/\">WebMD<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Routine Physical Exam When was your last physical exam? Don&#8217;t wait until it hurts. A routine physical exam is recommended at least once each year for patients of all ages. This complete medical examination allows the doctor to evaluate the patient&#8217;s overall health and detect any illnesses or medical conditions in the early stages. 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