One of our main focuses here at Matthews Internal Medicine is preventative care. We want to help you by spotting risk factors for disease and fixing small problems before they become bigger ones. One way we do that is with a physical exam. When you come to our office, we can run tests and look for any signs of potential health issues.
We can look for risk factors for some deadly diseases quickly and easily. Our internal medicine physicians can evaluate your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other things that could be a cause of larger issues. Some of our patients may be wondering how often to get a physical exam. That could vary, based on some of your present health conditions. We recommend coming in once per year. Some may think that this is unnecessary if they’re younger, but an annual exam can help you out for a few reasons. These appointments let us see how you’re doing and help you live a healthier lifestyle. There are many benefits that come from getting an annual physical exam.
Benefits of a Annual or Physical Exam
Better Patient-Doctor Relationship
One of the benefits of frequent medical exams is that you build a relationship with your doctor. When we know you better, it makes it easier to spot potential issues. Our internal medicine physicians have more data about your health, which makes them better at noticing any kind of discrepancy. If we know what your “baseline” looks like, we’ll see when your blood pressure or cholesterol is a bit higher than it should be.
We can help you get back on track and live a healthier lifestyle that reduces your risk of developing a disease. If you come in annually, you’ll also have more time to ask questions and learn more about good, healthy habits. We can help you look and feel better.
A Healthier Lifestyle
On that note, an annual exam can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. Not only do you have the advice of our excellent medical professionals at your disposal, but they can notice health issues quickly and help you get started on a fix right away. Whether it’s just healthy eating habits or you need some form of medication, we can help you find a way to start living better right now. If you wait a while between visits, like two or three years, we can’t spot issues as quickly. Coming in each year can help you stay healthier and stave off many forms of disease.
Manage Chronic Disease
If you have some sort of chronic disease, you definitely should not skip your yearly physical exam. Issues like diabetes need to be watched closely. Even if you feel great right now, skipping an annual checkup could be a poor choice. During your visit we can evaluate other risk factors and take a closer look at your health to see if your chronic illness is affecting you in any other way.
Visiting Matthews Internal Medicine for an annual physical exam can help you spot issues early and mitigate risk factors for disease. It’s an important part of living a healthy lifestyle.