Preventive medical care is important to safeguard your long-term health, and regular physical examinations are the foundation of preventive care. Dr. Dan Hoyumpa at Texan Family Clinic in San Antonio, TX, offers comprehensive medical care for you and your family, including regular physical examinations, to help you and your family stay healthy.
How Regular Physical Examinations Can Help You
It’s a great idea to have a regular physical examination at least once a year and more often if you have a chronic medical condition that you and your doctor are managing. You may need to come in more often if you suffer from:
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- COPD
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Vascular issues
You may have a chronic medical condition and not know it. This is especially true of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These problems often don’t produce symptoms, but they both cause heart disease, which can be fatal. Regular physical examinations can identify these conditions and others. Early identification leads to early treatment, which can save your life.
During a regular physical examination, your doctor will:
- Complete a comprehensive physical examination
- Record your height and weight
- Check your blood pressure, respiration, and heart sounds
- Order laboratory testing to assess cholesterol and blood sugar levels
If your doctor diagnoses health issues, your doctor can:
- Prescribe medications to lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels
- Order additional testing if necessary, including imaging studies to evaluate bone health
- Discuss dietary changes, including limiting fat, sugar, and salt
- Discuss lifestyle changes, including quitting harmful habits like smoking and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
- Provide a preventive care treatment plan to get you moving again, with exercises to build strength, endurance, and overall wellness
- Discuss options to manage stress, including deep breathing, yoga, stretches, and meditation
Want To Know More About Regular Physical Examinations?
Regular physical examinations can ensure optimal health throughout life. Call Dr. Dan Hoyumpa at Texan Family Clinic in San Antonio, TX, to discover why regular physical examinations are crucial for long-term health. You can reach him in the office by calling (210) 562-3125, so call today.