Physical Check Up Specialist
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One Health Medical Care
Internists & Primary Care Practice located in Reston, VA
A physical check up is the ideal time to discuss your overall health and well being with Dr. Mingliarti Tjahjana at One Health Medical Care in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Tjahjana is an internal medicine doctor and a primary care physician who is highly experienced in the area of annual physical exams, which includes monitoring of ongoing issues and diagnosis of new ones. Schedule your physical check up by calling One Health Medical Care, or schedule an appointment online.
Physical Check Up Q & A
How often should I have a physical examination?
Patients should get physical examinations every year. This provides an ongoing health record that can be compared year after year to look for subtle signs of disease and to ensure medical treatment and guidance based on evolving needs.
Annual physicals are especially important for diagnosing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other diseases that often cause no noticeable symptoms until a serious medical event occurs.
What happens during a physical examination?
A physical examination begins with a medical history, including personal medical information as well as information about the patient’s parents and other close relatives. The medical history can help Dr. Tjahjana uncover risk factors for disease and determine which health screenings or preventive treatments might be appropriate.
Next, Dr. Tjahjana will obtain weight and blood pressure measurements and perform basic evaluations, including listening to the heart and lungs, checking the ears and throat, and feeling the belly and neck to check for any swelling or tenderness.
She’ll also perform other evaluations based on the patient’s symptoms, age, and medical risk factors, and she will order blood tests, urinalysis, other lab tests, or health screenings that are recommended for your condition.
At the end of the visit, Dr. Tjahjana will make recommendations for additional care as well as provide lifestyle tips and guidance to improve overall health and wellness. And, of course, she’ll answer questions to help patients understand their health needs.
Are vaccinations part of an annual physical exam?
Vaccination is also an important part of the physical. Dr. Tjahjana will review your need for vaccination based on your age and your medical condition. She can administer the vaccination on site or recommend additional vaccination needed.
What should I do to prepare for my physical exam?
Bring a list of any current medications you are taking, including supplements, and know the basic medical histories of close relatives if possible. Patients requiring exams for their employers, insurance companies, or other agencies should be sure to have the proper forms prior to their visit.
