Question 1

what happens during an annual physical?

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Depends: It depends on the thoroughness of the examination and it is may be tailored to any symptoms.  The minimum includes, pulse, respiratory rate, weight, blood pressure, examination of ear nose throat, eyes, neck for thyroid and lymph nodes, heart and lung examination, palpation of abdomen and examination of genitalia, peripheral pulses, muscle strength, reflexes, sensory examination etc.

Question 2

spleen pain during physical activity?

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Side stitch: Pain under your diaphram/ribs on the left or right especially during running sports usuallly is caused by a spasm of your diaphragm. Of it is on the left side it may be interpretted as "spleen" pain. 

True spleen pain during physical activity may be a serious sign of have enlargement or an injury to your spleen. See a doctor for evaluation and possibly an MRI or ct scan.

Question 3

what physical changes occur during puberty?

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Girl or boy?: For girls, the secondary sexual characteristics change, the hips widen, the breasts develop, hair grows in an adult distribution, hormonal changes initiate ovulation and menstuation and  later on the growth plates fuse.  The frontal lobe remains in a rather disorganized and immature state leading to a lot of dramatic moods and confusion.  Onset of an enhanced libido begins to distract.

Question 4

what can they do during physicals for girls?

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QUestions and exam: A physical is composed of two parts - asking questions/getting hisotry and then the actual exam. If should be head to toe, checking lungs, heart abdomen, head, eyes, ears, mouth, throat, neck, extremities, balance, spine, nerve function.Vision and hearing screening are encouraged. Tests may be ordered depending on history and exam findings - for instance, if family kidney problems, may want a urine.

Question 5

what can i expect during a complete male physical exam?

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Male physical exam: Examination of height/weight. Vision ear nose and throat exam, blood presure, heart and lung exam. Skin changes, abdomen, breast exam, prostate and testicle exam. Reflexes
and structural exam.

Question 6

what are normal physical changes in boys during puberty?

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See below: Increase in genital size, development of pubic and axillary hair, voice change, increase in muscle mass, and growth spurt.

Question 7

what physical changes during puberty in a boy are there?

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Puberty in Boys: Includes changes in size and of penis and testes, development of hair in pubic area, under arms and face, change in voice.

Question 8

could you tell me what happens during a physical for teens?

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Physical exam: During most teen physicals the doctor will interview the patient both in the presence of the parent and without the parent to screen for things like depression, sleep disorders, school problems, drug use, sexual activity, etc.  The doctor will examine the teen checking all body parts, assessing for scoliosis, hernias (boys), fitness, irregular heart beats.  We want to check that all is well.

Question 9

during a phyical what do the nurses test you in (for a girl)?

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Depends on age: Height, weight, blood pressure, possibly hearing and vision, possibly urinalysis, possibly cholesterol and hemoglobin.

Question 10

what can the do during a physical that is required for a job.?

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More info needed.: Some of the depth of evaluation depends on the occupation being considered. For a better response, reask question and include actual vocation.

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