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108 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934108 Lovell Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.7(2k reviews)
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Urgent Family Care - 108 Lovell Rd, Knoxville
Went in for a sinus infection refills doctor listened to my needs was helped and would recommend it to anyone and I'm establishing my physician with them

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6942 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN 379186942 Maynardville Pike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.88(3.4k reviews)
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Urgent Team, Knoxville - 6942 Maynardville Pike
Staff is friendly and efficient, had a great experience. Gave me both verbal and thoroughly written out instruction as well as information.

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6108 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 379196108 Kingston Pike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Mar 31 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.75(7.9k reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Knoxville - 6108 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
Quick and easy. Online registration recommended.

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5150 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 379185150 N Broadway St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Mar 31 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.76(9.9k reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Fountain City - 5150 N Broadway St
It’s always a challenge to get an after-school appointment. But the staff was very friendly and we got out in time to pick up the medicine for the Grand’s sore throat!

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7564 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379207564 Chapman Hwy
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Mar 31 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.74(7k reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Chapman Highway - 7564 Chapman Hwy
Definitely recommend. Accessible, friendly and professional. Met my needs.

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525 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801525 W Broadway Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.86(3.2k reviews)
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Urgent Team, Maryville - 525 W Broadway Ave, Maryville
Everything was awesome. The staff is so nice and hope everyone have a merry Christmas. Thank you for everything.

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700 N Campbell Station Rd, Farragut, TN 37934700 N Campbell Station Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Mar 31 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.82(5.9k reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Farragut - 700 N Campbell Station Rd
Thank you for providing great care during the entire visit today. All Staff was caring and we were well taken care of.

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713 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville, TN 37876713 Winfield Dunn Pkwy
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Mar 31 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
4.78(9.1k reviews)
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AFC Urgent Care, Sevierville - 713 Winfield Dunn Pkwy, Sevierville
Everyone in the office was so friendly. I appreciate their kindness when I wasn't feeling well!

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524 Market Dr, Lenoir City, TN 37771524 Market Dr
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
4.86(3.8k reviews)
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Physicians Care, Lenoir City - 524 Market Dr, Lenoir City
When I can’t see my primary I choose this facility.

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2725 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379142725 E Governor John Sevier Hwy
Open until 4:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.67(3 reviews)
ParkMed Urgent Care Center, East Knoxville - 2725 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville
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8350 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 379198350 Kingston Pike
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
ParkMed Urgent Care Center, Kingston Pike - 8350 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
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117 Gill St, Alcoa, TN 37701117 Gill St
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
3.5(16 reviews)
ParkMed Urgent Care Center, Blount County - 117 Gill St, Alcoa
I was actually touched by the doctor to find out what was up with my ankle and shoulder. Very professional and a professional and caring bedside manner. He also knew Dr. Willingham, my pediatrician. I'm positive I'm going to start going there for my primary care needs in the future. Spoke to a sweet lady who answered my questions very nicely!! Thanks, Maryville ParkMed!! You're #1.
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115 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830115 S Illinois Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • SunClosed
5.0(4 reviews)
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ParkMed Urgent Care Center, Oak Ridge - 115 S Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge
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110 Majestic Grove Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37920110 Majestic Grove Blvd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Majestic Grove Rd, Knoxville - 110 Majestic Grove Blvd, Knoxville

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9435 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 379229435 S Northshore Dr
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S Northshore Dr, Knoxville - 9435 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville

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11946 Kingston Pike, Farragut, TN 3792211946 Kingston Pike
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Kingston Pike, Farragut - 11946 Kingston Pike, Farragut

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137 E Blount Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920137 E Blount Ave
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2461 University Commons Way, Knoxville, TN 379962461 University Commons Way
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.33(3 reviews)
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2016 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 379172016 E Magnolia Ave
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4001 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 379204001 Chapman Hwy
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 4001 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville
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Physical Exam FAQs

  • How much does a physical exam cost in Knoxville?

    Without insurance, a physical exam can cost anywhere between $50 and $200. With insurance, the cost of a physical exam is usually completely covered at least once a year, or requires a copayment of $10 to $50. Book a physical exam today to get estimated costs in Knoxville today.

  • How can I book a physical exam in Knoxville?

    If you are looking for a physical exam in Knoxville, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Knoxville-area doctors, find a provider, and book the most convenient time for you. Be sure to include “physical exam” as your reason for visit.

  • Where can I get a physical exam in Knoxville?

    In general, physical exams will be available at Knoxville-area urgent care centers, retail clinics and primary care doctor offices. While walk-in appointments are typically available, booking a visit online will reduce your wait time and ensure you get a physical as quickly and easily as possible.

  • Can I make a same-day appointment for a physical exam in Knoxville?

    Same-day and next-day appointments for physical exams can easily be booked directly through Solv. Simply search for Knoxville-area doctors, find a provider, and book an appointment for a physical as soon as today.

  • How do I find the best physical exam clinic in Knoxville?

    Solv gathers reviews, ratings, and other data on Knoxville-area general practitioners to ensure the clinics provided meet our standards. Search for a provider, see what previous patients think, and book an appointment with a top-rated doctor today!

  • Who should get a physical exam?

    It is generally recommended that everyone get a physical exam yearly. This can help detect problems early and begin treatment as early as possible. While the components of your physical may vary with age, it is important to have one annually at all ages.

  • Are video visits available with physical exam clinics in Knoxville?

    Although a complete physical exam cannot be completed over telehealth, your doctor may offer an annual wellness visit (AWV). An AWV is designed to evaluate patients over video and can replace annual physicals for individuals who have already established a relationship with their provider. AWVs do not require BMI and blood pressure measurements. These can either be self-reported or delayed.

  • Is a physical exam covered by my insurance?

    Many health insurers offer one annual physical for free. If the visit isn’t completely covered, patients will have to pay a $10 to $50 copay. It is uncommon for medical insurances to not offer annual physical coverage.

  • Are video visits with general practitioners covered by my insurance?

    AWVs are generally covered once per calendar year. Your insurance coverage for in-person physicals will be similar to the coverage provided for AWVs. Book a telemedicine visit to see estimated costs in the Knoxville area.

Recent Physical Exam Reviews (20)

Very nice folks. Extremely friendly. My only comment is the person who took my son's vitals used hand sanitizer on her hand to clean the pulse oximeter and the blood pressure cuff. Wipes were right there on the container. He was there for a sports physical, but what if he was asymptomatic COVID? That was the only negative. The rest was great.

- Verified patient on 6/21

We went for my son’s sports physical. From reserving our spot online to actual physical, our experience was great! Staff is super friendly and Maggie, NP was extremely thorough. We will recommend Urgent Team in Halls, TN to everyone we know!

- Verified patient on 4/17

I came in for a foot fracture on a weekend. Overall the clinic seemed clean with physical distancing protocols in place, the physician was very kind and encouraging, and other staff spent time to help me understand my new boot. Would return if I was in a pinch like that again!

- Verified patient on 11/16

All A-OK re much appreciated Dr. Drumm. Think front desk staff should 1) tell patients who schedule an annual physical to show up in a fasted state rather than not saying a word in this regard during scheduling; 2) not ask “are you hydrated” when patient shows up for the physical, as if one knows the degree of water he or she has consumed prior to showing up and, again, without having said a word as to the importance of adequate hydration when scheduling the appointment. Think, too, that if patient has asked if showing up early for appointment is necessary and being told “no” due to paperwork being on file, your system email should not inform patient 30 minutes before the appointment that he should come 10 minutes early.

- Verified patient on 2/6

Facility very clean. Staff very friendly and no one sitting around doing nothing. Assistant got me in and got my vitals etc very efficiently. Then the PA came in and allowed me to give my symptoms. She asked a few questions for clarification and did a physical exam. Did an x-Ray. And, I was out in an hour with a diagnosis and a prescription. BTW, I am an advanced practice nurse so I could see things with a medical point of view and I have no concerns or complaints. I would like to see places like this concert to an optional cash model. Have a big menu board with all the prices posted if you want to pay cash. This might help to reduce costs.

- Verified patient on 7/23

Made my appointment online and the process was easy. Front desk was nice—especially with all of what she was having to juggle. Doctor was personable and thorough. Office was clean and marked for physical distancing. Hand sanitizer and disposal gloves were available. Great and quick experience!

- Verified patient on 7/13

Received a physical exam for a be the match bone marrow donation. This required a blood draw and general physical examination. Shelby did a phenomenal job with the blood draw, and Misty did great with the physical exam. It was a very enjoyable experience overall!

- Verified patient on 10/7

The practitioner that performed my physical was very knowledgeable!! She was nice and answered any questions I had and actually took the time to explain her answers. She was great and very professional. Wait time wasn't horrible although it could be better and the friendliness of the other staff was fair as well.

- Verified patient on 2/3

I came in for a foot fracture on a weekend. Overall the clinic seemed clean with physical distancing protocols in place, the physician was very kind and encouraging, and other staff spent time to help me understand my new boot. Would return if I was in a pinch like that again!

- Verified patient on 11/16

The first nurse who started my physical had a nasty attitude and complained under her breath about having to find the color blind test booklet while doing my physical. We had a slightly unpleasant talk about it and I asked for another nurse to finish my physical. She attempted to mold the disagreement around me not arriving with a mask on but wearing a mask was not the problem, her Jack Kevorkian temperament was. Her supervisor then finished my physical with no further issues. Entire staff with the exception of this one lady was pleasant and professional.

- Verified patient on 8/6

I brought my son in for a sports physical. The receptionist was friendly, the tech that assessed the vitals was friendly as well and knew what she was doing. Finally, the healthcare provider who performed the sports physical last name begin with an "O" I think, was friendly, professional, quick, and informative. I would recommend others to come visit, and I will definitely come back again in the future.

- Verified patient on 6/20

Received a physical exam for a be the match bone marrow donation. This required a blood draw and general physical examination. Shelby did a phenomenal job with the blood draw, and Misty did great with the physical exam. It was a very enjoyable experience overall!

- Verified patient on 10/7

The lady who checked my daughter’s vitals. I think her name was Fancy, she was so friendly & set us at ease right away. Then Robert came in, so personable and nice. Took his time and gave a great exam. It was a last minute sports physical on a Saturday morning. They went above & beyond!

- Verified patient on 5/29

I arrived late due to traffic, and was assured the staff would be calling. The gentleman that asked me to provide my systems was thorough and professional. The Covid/Flu test were negative, and the doctor followed up my symptoms. She was very professional and asked questions to narrow down my issues. She conducted overall physical check, and ask for urine test. Prescribed antibiotics, and I left with a positive experience!

- Verified patient on 12/10

The staff was very helpful, but we were required to wear masks even though there is no mask mandate in our county. We were coming in for a quick sports physical, none of us were sick, therefore we had nothing to spread. I’m thankful we got what we went there for, but I will avoid going in again because we should not have to be forced to wear a device that hinders breathing.

- Verified patient on 4/23

Dr. Cash is awesome - I'd definitely want to see her again. She is very professional, knowledgeable and personable. I appreciated the friendly staff as well. The only negative thing I would add is I don't like the iPad method of signing in - having to physically touch the same screen that countless others who are sick have touched is disgusting to me. I'm sure if you were to test for germs on that iPad you would find a shocking amount of germs/bacteria all over it.

- Verified patient on 11/25

I came in for pre-employment physical & lab work. The staff was very friendly. Offered to get me water after having 5 attempts by 3 people before they could get my blood work. I declined the Tylenol & ice packs.

- Verified patient on 5/3

Being new to this area. I had to update my medical card for my CDL. I was referred to AFC Urgent Medical care through a friend. I walked in and was greeted by a friendly/ professional staff member. After I finished filling out the required paperwork, I was to see the Doctor ( Very professional, friendly and personable, even though he was a Dallas Cowboy fan! )to complete my required physical. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND AFC URGENT CARE! IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! THANK YOU, R Middleton.

- Verified patient on 6/29

I arrived late due to traffic, and was assured the staff would be calling. The gentleman that asked me to provide my systems was thorough and professional. The Covid/Flu test were negative, and the doctor followed up my symptoms. She was very professional and asked questions to narrow down my issues. She conducted overall physical check, and ask for urine test. Prescribed antibiotics, and I left with a positive experience!

- Verified patient on 12/10

The practitioner that performed my physical was very knowledgeable!! She was nice and answered any questions I had and actually took the time to explain her answers. She was great and very professional. Wait time wasn't horrible although it could be better and the friendliness of the other staff was fair as well.

- Verified patient on 2/3

Knoxville Physical Exams

A annual physical exam (or annual well visit) is a routine check-up where a doctor or healthcare provider checks you for routine health issues and asks you basic questions about your health. During a physical exam, the doctor will most likely go over your medical history and ask you questions about the current state of your health. They'll also check vital signs like your heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature, as well as take a look at whether your skin appears healthy. You'll also get a head and neck exam, a lung exam (using a stethoscope), an abdominal exam, a neurological exam, and more. Women may get a breast and pelvic exam and men may get prostate, penis, testicular, and hernia exams.

Annual exams are important because they can help you find out about health issues early on so treatment can begin as soon as any problems are discovered. If you're overweight or you're at risk for diabetes, you'll most likely get a blood sugar test too. Everyone over the age of three should have a physical exam every year. At age 50, your doctor might start screening for colorectal cancer. At 40, women should begin getting regular mammogram screenings for breast cancer. Women ages 45 to 54 should get them yearly and women 55 and older should get them (at minimum) every two years.

More Details about Physical Exams

A physical examination is frequently done as part of a doctor's routine checkup. You can better prepare for your next medical appointment by learning more about what happens during a physical exam.

Physical examination

A physical examination is when your healthcare practitioner examines and studies your body to determine whether you have a physical health concern. Inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion are the four components of a physical examination, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Your doctor examines your body for concerns such as skin imperfections during the examination. According to the National Library of Medicine, palpation is the process of feeling your body with your fingers or hands, such as when a doctor feels for a tumor or mass.

Auscultation is a procedure in which your doctor listens to sounds, such as your heartbeat. Percussion entails making noises, such as tapping on various body parts. According to the National Library of Medicine, this is normally done to establish the size and consistency of your organs, as well as the presence or absence of fluids in specific locations.

The purpose of an annual physical exam

An annual physical exam, according to the National Library of Medicine, can help you detect and prevent health concerns you may not be aware of.

A yearly physical exam is used to check for diseases such as cancer and to see whether you are at risk for certain health issues such as diabetes. According to the National Library of Medicine, a yearly physical checkup allows you to stay up to date on vaccines and other preventative health treatments, as well as make good lifestyle choices that improve your overall health. Another advantage of getting an annual physical examination is that you can keep in constant contact with your doctor if you acquire an illness or chronic disease.

How to prepare for a physical examination

According to the National Library of Medicine, arriving prepared for your appointment can help you get the most out of your visit and avoid unnecessary follow-ups with your doctor.

First, go over your family's medical history and be ready to discuss any health conditions that run in your family, such as high blood pressure, cancer, or diabetes. According to the National Library of Medicine, your doctor may use this information to see if you're at risk for these same health issues.

The National Library of Medicine suggests that you check to see whether any general checkups or vaccines are needed. If you're not sure, call your doctor ahead of time so you can dress correctly or make extra arrangements if you need to go through specific tests.

Lastly, the NLM suggests writing down a list of issues and questions to mention during your appointment. For example, if you’ve been experiencing any new or different symptoms, write these down so your doctor can examine you for related health problems.

How a physical examination is performed

According to the National Library of Medicine, the manner in which your physical exam is conducted is mostly determined by your gender and age, due to changes in anatomy and health problems that affect different age groups.

Male examination

According to the National Library of Medicine, males between the ages of 18 and 39 have their height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) examined at every appointment. Males in this age bracket may be questioned about mental health issues such as depression, as well as their eating, exercise, and substance use habits. Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease may all be checked.

According to the National Library of Medicine, men aged 40 to 64 receive the same services as men aged 18 to 39, as well as screenings for colorectal cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and osteoporosis. Men in their sixties and seventies may also be asked about their medications and whether they have recently fallen.

Female examination

At each checkup, females between the ages of 18 and 39 will have their height, weight, and BMI measured. According to the National Library of Medicine, females should have their blood pressure tested every one to two years, and cervical cancer screenings should begin at the age of 21. During their regular physical, females in this age bracket may also have diabetes and cholesterol screenings.

According to the National Library of Medicine, women between the ages of 40 and 64 receive all of the same services as younger women, as well as lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and osteoporosis screenings. Women over the age of 65 may be subjected to routine mammograms and may be asked about any medications they are taking.

Lab tests

Based on the findings of your physical exam, your doctor may prescribe lab tests to confirm or rule out one or more diseases. The NLM says that lab tests may be used as part of examinations for disorders like colorectal cancer and cervical cancer.

Before your appointment, call your doctor to find out if you'll be having lab tests and what they'll entail so you can make the required preparations.

Following up after a physical examination

If one of your screens or lab tests comes back positive or inconclusive, you may be contacted following your physical examination. In such cases, your doctor will contact you to discuss treatment options or to prescribe more testing and screening. Your doctor can tell you more about what to expect after your physical exam in terms of follow-up.

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