For a general physical if patient is not complaining of no specific symptoms? what tests would be requested?
2006-06-15 04:37:35 · 7 answers · asked by luv_fish2 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
That is going to depend on your age. If you are still young and not having any symptoms then probably won't order any tests. If you're older, then your doctor may want you to have your cholesterol checked, especially if you smoke. And if you're nearing 50 then there's a good chance you'll be checked for prostate and colon cancer.
2006-06-15 04:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by sparkie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 23:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without any general complaint, they would likely draw some baseline labs like a CBC (blood count), BMP ( basic chemistry) a urinalysis (look for metabolic dysfunction and renal function) and a general physical exam that would not include the genital portion; most practicioners defer that portion of the exam without a specific complaint. BTW, anything they find cannot be disclosed to others without your explicit permission with a few exceptions i.e., any STD must be reported to the health dept. So if you smoke pot or take drugs they can't communicate that to your employer without asking.
2006-06-15 04:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by djordan021 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon your age, gender, physical exam, medical history and other factors.
Most docs would order the following:
CBC
CMP
UA
TSH
PSA (if male)
Lipid panel
These are the most common "screening tests". Their only purpose is to rule out certain conditions. They do not catch all possible medical problems, but if one result is out of the ordinary, that is a "red flag" and the doc may repeat it and/or order additional tests.
2006-06-15 20:51:48 · answer #4 · answered by frankb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Testing for cholesterol and tryglycerides may be possible at a checkup but it depends on the diagnosis code and what the insurance will cover under that code. Older men may have a blood test for prostate cancer in addition to cholesterol, occult blood in feces and possibly glucose and thyroid function.
2006-06-20 16:23:49 · answer #5 · answered by Tamara R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's just a general exam, and there are no real symptoms, the most they would ask is a urine sample to look for liver functions and possibly diabetes.
2006-06-15 04:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had a physical examination the doctor looked at my penis and my balls. She also touched them for a while.
2006-06-15 04:41:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋