What Are Physicals Like?
Physical Exams Touching, or “Palpating, ” Parts of Your Body (Like Your Abdomen) to Feel for Abnormalities. Checking Skin, Hair, and Nails. Possibly Examining...
Physical exams
touching, or “palpating,” parts of your body (like your abdomen) to feel for abnormalities. checking skin, hair, and nails. possibly examining your genitalia and rectum. testing your motor functions and reflexes.
What do you do in a physical?
Your provider may:
- Measure your height and weight.
- Measure your blood pressure and pulse.
- Test your vision.
- Check your heart, lungs, belly, ears, nose, and throat.
- Check your joints, strength, flexibility, and posture.
Are physicals painful?
It is not usually painful, but it may be uncomfortable.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
