5/17 I've never had a physical. I'm wondering if I should get one at Tang.
Has anyone had it done there? What sort of things did they check,
how much was it and how long did it take?
\_ If you're a guy, you can count on bending over.
demand lube
\_ Everything from joints (upper and lower), eyes, ears, throat and
even bottom of your feet for athlete foot. If you're a guy, check
for testicular lumps will be performed (so yes, pants down, boys)
but don't worry, rubber gloves are used and the doctor (male/female)
looks away from your 'tool'. If you're female, doctor will check for
lumps in your breasts area. If you're under 35 chances are the
whole thing will last about 15 mins with the actual physical takes
about 5-7 mins. The rest will be Q&A to figure out your health
history and to update your medical record. If you're at risk of
high cholesterol due to heredity for example, ask for a blood
exam. If you're sexually active, ask for an HIV test (which can
be incl. with your cholesterol test but you have to ask). Unless
they find anything funny you won't have to pee in a cup or anything.
\_ I hope you don't wait another 18+ yrs for your next exam. It's no
big deal, and it's good to establish a baseline of your health so
that you can monitor changes from year to year. As the good ppl
from Nike say, Just Do It!(tm). Also, check out a dentist if you
haven't done so, yet. |