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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

LAST TIME YOU HAD AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL?

 
"Major Tests Your Doctor Conducts on Yearly Visits"
 
 
 
     Okay, hmm?  I guess it's that time for me to go and get my annual check up.  For those who has not had an annual visit with a doctor yet, this is what is done at the office:
 
Vital signs
  • Temperature (normal is 98.6)
  • Pulse (60-100 per minute)
  • Blood pressure (120/80)
  • Respiratory rate (10-16 breaths per minute)
  • Oxygen saturation (96-100 percent)
CBC (Complete Blood Count)
 
Urine analysis
 
Thyroid hormones
 
Cholesterol
 
Chest X-ray
 
EKG
 
Breast, rectal, testicular, or pelvic exams
 
Weight
 
Height
 
BMI (Body Mass Index)*
 
Ear Exam
 
Tongue exam 
 
  If you would like to read more on why some of these test are done, click here http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/2013/02/26/behind-the-scenes-at-your-checkup/
     
     
 
 

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