Annual Check-Up: Why It Makes Sense to Have a Yearly Physical Exam

Despite the value of having a yearly physical examination, many people across the US don’t tend to bother with it. This could be for a variety of reasons. Time could be limited or funds stretched; and having an annual health check-up might just feel like a bit of a luxury, rather than a necessity.

Creating the Right Care Plan

There are actually many advantages for having an annual physical exam, and furthermore, booking yourself in for a yearly check-up could end up saving you money in the long term.

One of the most advantageous aspects of yearly examinations is the opportunity to regularly review your health history. An internist will check through all your medical notes, then assess your current state of health. This provides valuable insight into any existing conditions you may have, and whether they are getting progressively better or worse, or remain about the same.

It’s also a great opportunity to check for any health problems which may not have been detected yet. As you know already, discovering a health condition earlier rather than later generally means that chances of treating it successfully are much higher.

Reviewing Medication

At your annual physical, your internist will also conduct a thorough review of the medication and supplements you’re currently taking, and assess whether you’re receiving the optimum treatment for existing conditions.

You’ll also be helpfully reminded if you’re due any immunizations and vaccinations.

Further Tests?

You’ll only be referred for further tests if your internist identifies any issues which may require further exploration. These tests will help to establish whether or not you have a health problem, and what treatment is right for you.

The Value of Yearly Physical Exams

As you can see, there’s huge value in having an annual check-up; both in terms of monitoring any existing health conditions and in identifying any new ones. It’s the opportunity to ensure that you remain fit and well, and that you have the chance to talk with your internist about any health-related issues that may be worrying you.

If you’d like to book your physical examination today, simply get in touch with Dr Kavita Rao and the team at 727-525-0900.