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5 Important Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical This Year
Everyone should have an annual physical exam, no matter their age. It's a crucial aspect of health care and a chance to ask your provider any pertinent questions about your body.
Staying healthy means entering your physical exam with questions and expectations about the visit. These questions could be the difference between a quick physical and understanding your health.
Annual physical exams are just one of the services we provide at Regenerative Medical Group in Orange, California. Dr. Bryn J. Henderson and Dr. John S. Farag provide physical exams, hormone replacement therapy, and IV infusion therapy to help you stay healthy all year.
The importance of an annual physical exam
An annual physical exam is critical to ongoing health and wellness. It's a chance to discuss any issues or symptoms and learn how to stay healthy as you age.
The annual physical exam includes a health history review and a comprehensive physical exam. During the health review, we ask about how you're feeling, your medications, and other pertinent information about your health.
It's crucial to be honest and discuss any problems that have popped up since your last physical. We discuss how you're feeling mentally and physically to address any issues.
The physical exam allows us to examine most aspects of your body as a preventive care measure. We check various systems to ensure everything is working as it should. If we find something problematic, we address it on the spot.
Your annual physical is a chance to discuss your physical and mental health issues, current medications, and anything else that impacts your health.
Five essential questions to ask
It is essential to come prepared for your annual physical exam. Bring any questions about current health issues or medications so we may address them at the appointment.
There are several essential questions you should ask at just about every annual physical, and they include the following:
1. Do I need any vaccines?
As you age, getting the necessary vaccines to prevent illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, and shingles is crucial. At your annual physical exam, ask us what vaccines you need to stay healthy all year.
It's imperative to ask about vaccines as you age, as your immune system may not work as well. A vaccine prevents hospitalization or death from common illnesses.
2. Are there any changes to my medications?
It's crucial to ask about your medications at your appointment. You should know what you take, how much you take, and how often you take it, and discuss any side effects you have with your meds.
You should also ask how your medications work and if you require any changes. We evaluate your needs to determine if you need additional medications or a dosage change.
3. Should I see a specialist?
We treat several different issues, including asthma and osteoporosis – but sometimes you need a specialist. It's important to ask us about any chronic problems, including pain, to determine if you should see another doctor.
Specialists provide essential and personalized care for specific problems. For instance, you may need an orthopedic specialist for chronic joint pain or a mental health specialist for depression.
4. Do I need any other health screenings?
Your annual physical exam is a chance to ask about any other health screenings you require. Living with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease means you need additional health screenings to stay healthy.
Women also require additional health screenings, including breast exams and Pap smears, to detect cancer early on.
5. How can I improve my health?
The most important question to ask is how to improve your health. Staying healthy becomes more difficult each year, but taking the proper steps allows you to live longer and improve wellness.
We often recommend traditional strategies like increasing exercise, eating healthy, and improving sleep to care for your body and mind.
Call the Regenerative Medical Group today to make an appointment with our team for our sleep wellness program or request a consultation on our website.
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