Question 1

what can i expect during a complete male physical exam?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what happens during a physical exam for a 13 year old girl?

Accepted Answer

Nothing bad: You will be asked about your health, about your school and home life, your medications or drug use, your social activities and anything else that you want to talk about.  You will have your height, weight and blood pressure measured.  Your physical exam will consist of examining your eyes, ears, nose, mouth and throat, neck, listening to your heart and lungs, checking your abdomen, checking to see what stage of puberty you are in a and checking your strength and reflexes.  You can refuse an part of the exam. You can also speak in confidence to your doctor who will respect your privacy.  You will get your vaccines updated.

Question 3

what do doctors check during a physical exam of a 12-year-old boy?

Accepted Answer

Head-to-toe: First: vital signs. Heart rate, blood pressure, weight, height. We will also check their vision. Then a head to toe exam just like in previous exams. ENT, heart, lungs and abdomen. We look for signs for the onset of puberty including pubic hair, and testicular size. We talk to the child about maturation, general safety, activity specific safety, avoiding high risk behaviors, school and friends.

Question 4

does getting an erection during a physical exam happen with male patients and is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Very normal: This in not uncommon at all. No need to get embarrassed.  Take care.

Question 5

hi.if you have taken hemroid medication already. can you detect hemroids during a physical exam? thanks

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: External most of the time, internal not as easy, specifically if they are not inflamed. Internal can only be palpated, not directly seen.

Question 6

what can the doctors do to you during a sports physical exam?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive: Generally the sports phy will include a history and review of medications etc to ensure no contraindications to sports participation. The exam will focus on a heart, lung. Neurological and musculoskeletal exam as well as hernia check. An ekg may be done depending on sports governing body or cardiac risk factors. Finally i counsel on nutrition and injury prevention.

Question 7

can a minor make their parents leave during a physical exam? if so, what happens after the exam is done?

Accepted Answer

: In this situation the physician will have a chaperone in the exam room during the physical examination process. It is my understanding that He/she can discuss the findings with the parents only after getting permission from the minor child. I personally, have never encountered such an issue however.

Question 8

do doctors have to ask before touching you during a physical exam? like looking down your pants or touching your boobs?

Accepted Answer

If you are : Going for an exam, the doctor should tell you want he or she plans to do and you have the right to refuse the exam, and the doctor should have a nurse or ma in the room when you are having an a breast and or pelvic exam.

Question 9

what to do if i have erection during doctor physical exam?

Accepted Answer

Erection: Great question!

Both you and the doctor will be embarrassed!

I think it's best to use common sense as to how to handle that.

Question 10

what should i ask the doctor to screen for during my physical exam?

Accepted Answer

Tell sxs: Unless you have specific symptoms, the physician should know what to do for physical examination. Notify your physician of any medical problems you are having.

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