Comprehensive evaluations to monitor your health and prevent future issues.
An annual physical or wellness exam at Three Notch Medical Center provides a comprehensive overview of your health. It’s an ideal way to build and maintain a relationship with your doctor, allowing them to track changes in your health over time. Even if you feel perfectly fine, many chronic conditions, like hypertension, can silently cause significant damage. Regular check-ups ensure your doctor can catch these issues early and help prevent future problems. During your annual physical, your doctor will review your medications, address any health concerns, and monitor your blood pressure, weight, and emotional well-being. This proactive approach ensures better overall care by maintaining a complete picture of your health history, not just treating acute issues like a sore throat or the flu.
An annual physical involves a physical review, basic blood tests, and monitoring of any chronic conditions you may have, including diabetes or heart disease. Your doctor reviews your health history and any changes, as well as your vaccination record to determine if you need any boosters or new vaccines.
If you need a school, sports, or employment physical, your doctor completes the necessary tests and fills out the required forms.
If you’re in need of a preventive screening, such as a mammogram or colonoscopy, your doctor orders them during your annual physical.
Women need an annual physical to maintain their reproductive health. At Three Notch Medical Center, annual exams for women may include a pelvic exam, Pap smear, and breast exam. A Pap smear is a crucial screening for cervical cancer. Additionally, if you have questions about your menstrual cycle or experience unusual pelvic pain, you can discuss them with your doctor.
For men, annual exams may involve a prostate exam and discussions about sexual health. If you’re experiencing issues with sexual performance, such as erectile dysfunction, an annual physical is the ideal time to address these concerns. Both men and women who are sexually active can benefit from screenings for sexually transmitted diseases.
Hormone replacement therapy can help alleviate symptoms associated with aging. Women may find relief from hot flashes and mood swings with estrogen and progesterone therapy, while men may experience improved vigor and sexual performance with testosterone therapy.
To schedule your annual physical, call our office or book an appointment online through our website.
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