What is involved when you have a physical at a Dr. office?
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I used to think that a physical consisted of pulling my underware down and hopping around like a bunny but I found out during my second physical in life that that is not standard practice.  I'm still looking for that bastard!\n\nSTD tests are not standard unless you request it.  everyone I have had consist of blood work, turn head and cough and check every hole in your body.  I have never heard of someone getting an x-ray unless they have had previous medical problems.
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usually a Rheumatologist, it is not the kind of medication that you take home with you.  It is usually administered in the doctors office.
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This is something you should discuss with your doctor.
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This is a question for your doctor!!!
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consult your doctor 1st
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usually you would see your primary doctor first, and then he/her will refer to specialist if needed, including physical medicine and rehab doctor, pain management , orthopedic, or neurosurgeon, depending on the type of diagnosis.
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Doctor's do a variety of things when you get a physical, depending on whether you are sexually active, your age, and just the doctor.\n\nA GOOD doctor should at the very least:\n\nCheck your blood pressure\nWeigh you\nExamine your eyes, ears, and mouth\nListen to your heart and lungs\nTest your reflexes\n\nDoctors may also:\nDo a breast exam\nPalpitate your internal organs\nAsk you to close your eyes, stand on one leg and touch your nose (to check your balance *lol*)\n\nIf you are sexually active they will want to:\nPreform a PAP test\nTest for STDs\n\nHowever I want you to know that you can decline the PAP test and that there is a more accurate blood test version available to those in the US (and possibly other countries, but not yet where I live in Canada) http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=27364\n\nYou may also do the swabs required to test for certain STDs yourself.  You do not have to let a doctor examine you in any way that makes you uncomfortable.  If you are feeling pressured by your doctor consider finding another one.\n\n\n\nIf you are older there are other tests such as\nBone density\nMammograms\n\nMost doctors will also run some blood work depending on your age and any concerns.
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They see patients, and then they go back to their office and look up what the heck is going on in their medical books....also they laugh about things such as STDs and constipation....
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Then you go to your doctor.
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Ask him to go and get a physical...
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You can request your medical records from the administrative office of your physician. Just ask.
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If it's not signed by a doctor it's not official. It can't be a doctor's note if it doesn't come from a doctor, silly. You trying to get out of class???
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You come there after a bath or shower with teeth brushed, hair combed, and wearing comfortable clothes.  Make sure you wear deodorant too.\n\nThe doctor listens to your heart, takes your temperature and your blood pressure and pulse.  He may use his stethoscope to listen for other body sounds too, like gurgling and such of your digestive tract.\n\nHe'll grab your scrotum (balls) and ask you to cough.  If you are going for the full physical, he'll probably ask you to bend over so he can check your prostate -- he'll put a rubber glove on and coat it with lubricant of some sort and insert it in your anus.  He won't take too long.  I would recommend that you make sure you have had your regular bowel movement for the day, before you come to the clinic or doctor's office.\n\nYou may be asked to urinate in a cup too -- you do this in a private bathroom -- no one will be watching you.  Blood may also be taken.  Urine and blood are used to run routine tests.\n\nIt really doesn't take too long.  Good luck. You'll be all finished before you know it.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pap-smear/HQ01177\n\nHere's how the whole thing goes.\nBe sure to relax, and use the bathroom first to empty your bladder or bowels. Having to go to the bathroom during an exam is not a fun experience. Your doctor will begin with:\n\n    * Some questions about your medical history you and your mother will answer together.\n    * A basic physical exam, just like at a "regular" doctors, including an examination of your eyes and ears, heart and lungs, blood pressure, and weight.\n    * Abasic abdominal exam, where (s)he massages your stomach and hip area, and will ask if any spots are tender or painful.\n    * (S)he may also take some blood samples from your arm to check your hormone levels (which in the case of abnormal periods, may be out of whack). You may also get a standard blood and urine screen for STDs. \n\nBefore or after this point, you'll be given a gown to get into. Most likely, before the pelvic exam, the doctor will do a breast exam, during which (s)he will feel your breasts and chest area in massaging movements to check for any lumps or irregularities.\n\nNow, or perhaps sometime before, you may have noticed that the table you're on has stirrups, and the doctor will pull them out and ask you to slide your feet into them, and move your torso down on the table so that your bottom is sitting on the edge.\n\nTo see what your doctor sees, check out our map of your genitals. Your doctor will then first just look at the appearance of your vagina, looking for any lumps or bumps, swelling, funny colors, or unusual discharge. (S)he may put a finger on your vagina to see if your glands put out any pus or mucus when touched.\n\nYou may or may not get a speculum exam. A speculum is a sanitary plastic or metal clamp device which is used to hold open the vagina so that the doctor can examine your vaginal walls and cervix. If you have not had intercourse or have not stretched your own vaginal walls in masturbation or simply by exploring your body yourself, this may hurt a little bit, but the doctor will gage a size of speculum that is right for you so that it is not too uncomfortable. The best way I can describe it to you is that it doesn't usually hurt any more than when the dentist has your mouth spread very wide for cleanings. You may feel some pressure in your bladder (it may feel suddenly like you have to urinate, even if you don't) when the speculum is in, and if you do, let your doctor know, and (s)he will make adjustments so that you are more comfortable. If you receive a Pap Smear while you are there, (s)he will use a long q-tip of sorts to scrape a the cervix for tests. This scraping doesn't hurt, it just feels a little funny, as you may not be used to feeling something on your cervix.\n\nYou can take a look at where your cervix is, and what your doctor is checking out with this illustration of your internal reproductive anatomy.\n\nIf you're curious, you can ask your doctor to get a mirror and show you what your cervix looks like when the speculum is in.\n\nAt this point, the doctor will remove the speculum, and after gloving their hands will insert fingers into your vagina while they put their other hand on your abdomen and torso. (S)he'll press different spots on your tummy and hips and ask if anything feels painful or tender. It can be a little strange, to have someone you don't really know have their hand in your genitals. The best advice I can give you is to understand that's it's really no different from a doctor looking down your throat or in your ears. The only difference is that in our culture, we have put different importance on the genitals, and have different feelings of privacy. Gynecologists aren't perverts who just want to spend all day looking at women's vaginas. They are a specialized practice, just like someone who chooses to do heart surgery, and in general, are people whose personal cares lie in wanting to
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i work in a medical records department, so i know the only way to get records is for you to request them. your medical office should have a request of records form or you can request in writing your medical records to be sent to you or your doctor. it depends on what he is treating you for and if it is an ongoing condition. he shouldn't but could stop seeing you while waiting for your records.
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There could definitely be some medical issues.  One thing a doctor would check you for is diabetes.
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If you mean what is done during a general exam this is what it entails, at least where I have worked, which was an internist.  Vital signs-  temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure.  The doctor will also listen to your lungs, and do just a general head to toe examination.  This would include a rectal exam to check for any bleeding and to check your prostate if you are male.  If you are female he would also do a quick pelvic exam, including a pap.  He might also do a chest x-ray.  General blood work is also done, plus a urinalysis.