What is an annual physical exam?
An annual physical exam is a way to ensure your health and
safety through a routine check-up. You can count on your Germantown, MD primary
care clinic to deliver superior care for your annual physical exam.
Your medical history
The first part of the annual exam is usually a discussion or
questionnaire about your health and medical history. This includes lifestyle
and behaviors like smoking and tobacco use, alcohol, sexual activity, diet, and
exercise. Your doctor will also ask about your family’s medical history, since
some diseases and conditions are genetic, and will review your past
vaccinations.
Vital signs
The next part of the exam is to check your vital signs. Your
blood pressure should be less than 120 over 80. Your heart rate should
generally be 60 to 100, though many healthy people actually have a rate below
60. Your respiration should be 12 to 16 breaths per minute. Your temperature
should be approximately 98.6 degrees. Your doctor will listen to your heart and
lungs with a stethoscope for an irregular heartbeat or murmur, or any wheezing
in your breathing. They will also examine your tonsils, throat, teeth, and
gums, as well as thyroid, lymph nose, ears, and eyes. Finally, they will test
your reflexes, balance, and muscle strength for any neurological issues, and
skin for any dermatological issues.
Germantown Primary Care
Germantown Primary Care has been seeing patients in Germantown, Gaithersburg,
Hyattstown, and Montgomery County for almost two decades. Germantown Primary
Care’s Chief Medical Officer is Dr. Manbir Takhar. She has served in that
position since 2012, and is dedicated to providing top-notch, individualized
patient care.
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