Annual Physical Exams Specialist
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Shah Medical Center
Internal Medicine located in Elgin, IL
The most effective way to keep an eye on your health and ensure your body is functioning to its full potential is to schedule annual physical exams. At Shah Medical Center, Heena Shyamani, MD, and the team offer comprehensive annual physical exams to evaluate health from year to year. Physicals give the team an opportunity to monitor your health and identify signs of disease in the earliest stages. To schedule an annual physical exam, call the office in Elgin, Illinois, or book a consultation online today.
Annual Physical Exams Q&A
What are annual physical exams?
Annual physical exams are part of the preventive care services at Shah Medical Center. These are physicals that you schedule once a year, even when you’re feeling well. The goal of annual physicals is to monitor any changes in your health from one year to the next.
Physicals also provide an opportunity for your physician to identify early warning signs of chronic diseases, like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, that can compromise your long-term health. Early detection of a chronic disease is important because many conditions become more difficult to treat as they progress.
You may also need a physical exam before you start a new job, attend college, or participate in organized sports or other activities to ensure you’re healthy and functioning optimally.
What happens during annual physicals?
During your annual physical, the team at Shah Medical Center spends time reviewing your personal and family medical history. They ask you for information about any unusual symptoms or health issues that have developed since your last physical.
The team also notes important information about your health, including your:
- Height
- Weight
- Heart rhythm
- Lung function
- Blood pressure
- Body temperature
As part of your physical, the physicians will check your skin health, joint flexibility, and muscle strength. They also feel your abdomen and lymph nodes to identify areas of swelling.
To address all of your health needs, your provider may ask you questions about your mental and emotional health to identify signs of depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues.
Will I need blood work during annual physical exams?
In addition to your physical, you may also need preventive health screenings to test for early signs of chronic disease. These tests may require blood work or urine testing, which are available in-office for your convenience.
The team at Shah Medical Center offer preventive screenings for:
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Certain types of cancer
You may need preventive health screenings if you have existing health conditions that can contribute to certain diseases. You may also need screenings if you have a family history or other risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, or another chronic condition.
If you haven’t been getting annual physical exams every year, schedule a consultation online or by calling Shah Medical Center today.