Kare Center
During a physical examination visit at Kare Center, our doctors examine all there is to be examined, based on your symptoms and the information that you provide them in a bid to know the severity of an injury, illness or any condition. Generally speaking, they go through all these procedures to know more about your general health.
When do You Need a Physical Examination from Our Doctors?
There are several circumstances in which you may want the services of our doctors, and they include:
- If you have a cough, runny nose, or sore throat,
- If you are feeling feverish, nauseous, or diarrhea
- If you are feeling pains that you cannot account for in any part of your body
- If you are having issues breathing conveniently
- If you are suffering from skin rashes or lumps in the body
- If you have issues with your eyes, ears, etc.
- Bone fractures or injuries from sports activities
- If you are pregnant
Thing You Should Expect from Our Physical Examination
The doctors will take measurements of your height and weight
A sudden change in your weight and sometimes height is a good indicator of changes in your health. Generally speaking, overweightedness is a clear indication of an underlining sickness, especially if you were not overweight before.
The doctors will check your vital signs
This includes taking the readings of your blood pressure, heart rate, sugar level etc. These tests are carried out majorly to check for heart diseases.
The doctors will review your personal health history
This is a one-on-one conversation with your doctors. During this time, they will try to figure out your susceptibility to certain diseases based on your health history, and the information you provide them at that point. What you want to make sure you do at this point is being very open to them. You cannot afford to keep any information away from them.
When do You Need a Physical Examination from Our Doctors?
- If you usually feel any discomfort
- Where you feel that discomfort in your body
- What the discomfort feels like; maybe dull, sharp or achy
- How long the pain lasts, and if it comes and goes or it stays for a very long time
- If you notice anything that triggers the pain; for example, does the pain start after eating or when you wake up?
- If anything, say rest or medications relieves the pain
The doctors will check your social environment and the impact it has on your health
Do you spend a lot of time among people that smoke? Is work-related stress a serious concern for you? What kind of diet do you follow? Knowing about these environmental variables can help your doctor identify and mitigate your risks.
The doctors will review your medication list
What supplements and over-the-counter drugs are you currently taking? Information about this allows the doctors to help you prevent potentially harmful medication interactions.
The doctors will review family health history
The importance of family history in personalized treatments cannot be overstated. Bring information about your family, such as what conditions they have or had, and if they are no longer alive, how and when they died.
Get necessary tests and screenings
This may involve blood tests, urinalysis, and other important tests that are relevant to your symptoms, your sex, and age. For your own good, make sure to follow up with the doctor for the results.
