Annual Physical Exam – An Annual Physical Exan is a(n) general examination of the body and overall health by doctor, GP (general practitioner) or NP (nurse practitioner). This exam performed every year to confirm any present issues after the clinical history; and to find possible pathologies that are present but yet to be known about and ensures that you stay in good health. You don’t have to be sick to request an exam. Annual exam’s are a good time to ask any questions about your health or discuss any changes or concerns that you have noticed.

What Annual Exam’s do?- checks your

• Height and weight measurements
• Nose, mouth, eyes, throat and ear with torch or scope
• Feeling for the pulse in the person’s neck, groin or feet
• Checking the body’s reflexes
• Listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope
• Measuring blood pressure using sphygmomanometer
• Feeling the lymph nodes in the neck, underarms or groin
• Feeling the abdomen to check for abnormalities

Your doctor also may discuss and do:

• Vaccinations
• Depression screening
• Weight control
• Cancer screening
• Blood work
• Concerns about sex and much more

Sometimes, people undergo physical examinations to check for a particular issue or health condition. In those cases, the healthcare professionals may carry out specific tests in addition to or instead of those above. Above pictures is samples for some of the annual exam performances and samples of equipments may be used during examination.