Question 1

can nervousness and tension cause sudden rise in eye pressure during eye exam? can this be misinterpreted as glaucoma symptom? tension/nervousness would be related to prexisting condition of minor cp with no prior/current eye issues for a 45 yr old?

Accepted Answer

: Nervousness and tension can increase systemic pressure but less likely affect the intraocular pressure. High intraocular pressure can lead to glaucoma and not all cases of glaucoma have high intraocular pressure. You should have it checked again and have it monitored as recommended. Most clinicians would initiate treatment in a patient with two instances of IOP above 25 mmHg.

Question 2

is fluoxetine ( for depression) and propanalol ( for anxiety) contraindicated? propanalol is also for htn. i feel worse after 6weeks on both, ( depression) however propanalol has helped with physical nervousness, but has possibly increased depression?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, propranolol is a beta blocker drug and one of its well-known side effects is depression.

Question 3

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 4

as a pretty healthy and active 35 year old male, how often should i have a comprehensive physical exam?

Accepted Answer

Every 2-3 years: Get one now. If no problem found take next in 2-3 years.

Question 5

how does a physical exam differ for men and women? how does a woman's routine physical exam differ from a man's routine physical exam?

Accepted Answer

It does not : A physical exam is a complete examination of all body parts. Other than the fact that there are some gender related differences in our body parts between men and women, the process of examination is not much different between men vs women.

Question 6

when getting a yearly physical exam is it better to have a male dr perform the exam & female dr for a female? what exam is needed when your 45 male?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: The gender of the physician and patient do not have to be matched to have a quality annual exam. If pub feel more comfortable with one over another, that's ok, and you can choose your doctor accordingly. Best to keep the same doctor over the years and develop a good relationship. Hope this helps!

Question 7

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 8

is it okay if your penis go up on your male doctor  in a physical exam ?

Accepted Answer

Sure it is: Every person with a penis knows that it can have a mind of its own at times. Babies can get erections for no reason or at diaper changes. Boys in puberty get erections on and off during the day (can be embarrassing). Men can get erections with examinations by any sort of doctor and sometimes for no reason, even without an exam. The penis has nerve connections that can make it do things on its own.

Question 9

does male genitourinary tanner 5 mean i was full grown in a physical exam?

Accepted Answer

: Go here:  https://growingupboys.info/tanner-stage-calculator-for-boys/
And see.

Question 10

i'm a 34 year old male.  how often should i get a physical exam by my doctor?

Accepted Answer

Annually: The exam part of an annual physical is usually not the most important part, unless you're having symptoms.  However, it is important to get your blood pressure checked annually.  The remainder of the "physical exam" is geared to identifying risk factors for things like diabetes or cancer, doing appropriate screening tests, and discussing how to get and stay healthy with your doctor.

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Can nervousness and tension cause sudden rise in eye pressure during eye exam? can this be misinterpreted as glaucoma symptom? tension/nervousness would be related to prexisting condition of minor cp with no prior/current eye issues for a 45 yr old?

A member asked:

Is fluoxetine ( for depression) and propanalol ( for anxiety) contraindicated? propanalol is also for htn. i feel worse after 6weeks on both, ( depression) however propanalol has helped with physical nervousness, but has possibly increased depression?

A member asked:

What can i expect during a complete male physical exam?

A member asked:

As a pretty healthy and active 35 year old male, how often should i have a comprehensive physical exam?

A member asked:

How does a physical exam differ for men and women? how does a woman's routine physical exam differ from a man's routine physical exam?

A member asked:

When getting a yearly physical exam is it better to have a male dr perform the exam & female dr for a female? what exam is needed when your 45 male?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Is it okay if your penis go up on your male doctor in a physical exam ?

A member asked:

Does male genitourinary tanner 5 mean i was full grown in a physical exam?

A member asked:

I'm a 34 year old male. how often should i get a physical exam by my doctor?

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