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Kairos Health and Wellness

Annual Physical

Functional Direct Primary Care

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Annual Physical

Annual physical : Lots of people make the mistake of seeing their doctor only when they are already feeling sick or when something is wrong, but one of the best ways to maintain good health is to have a annual physical exam. For most people, one annual exam a annual is recommended.This is a key part of preventive care and can be instrumental in catching illnesses and diseases early, before they start to negatively impact your life. Presently, it is estimated that 6 out of 10 Americans are living with a chronic disease, some of which could have been avoided with preventive care.

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WHY DO I NEED AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL?

Annual physical is one of the best forms of preventive care available. Even if you feel perfectly healthy, we will be able to run routine lab work and other diagnostic tests that can serve as valuable indicators for abnormalities you wouldn’t be able to spot otherwise.

In addition to catching diseases and other chronic conditions early, an annual exam can help you maintain healthy habits like physical activity and a balanced diet. Healthy behaviors are key to a long, healthful life. We will help you follow through with these behaviors which work far better at preventing illnesses than medicine.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAM?

Our annually physical generally consists of a series of questions about your medical history followed by an examination to ensure that you do not have any symptoms of illness. Together, the medical history and the physical examination help formulate a treatment plan, if necessary. The general information collected is as follows:

  • Height And Weight Measurement
  • Blood Pressure
  • Respiratory Rate
  • Heart Rate
  • Temperature
  • A Systematic Physical Examination Will Be Performed. It Generally Starts At The Head And Finishes At The Extremities
  • Medical And Family History Review
  • Height And Weight Measurement
  • Risk Factor Assessments
  • Health Screening Questions (Bone Density, Mammogram, Colonoscopy Etc…
  • Basic Labs Will Be Drawn Or You Will Be Sent To A Nearby Laboratory Facility
  • Body Mass Index (Bmi) Measurement Review