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Pete Maravich, the nationally known basketball
star, died unexpectedly of heart disease at the age of 40. Jim Fixx,
the world famous marathon runner, and author of numerous books on jogging,
died unexpectedly at the age of 46 while jogging. The terrible irony
is that a physical examination could have detected the heart disease that
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When did you last have a complete physical?
If you
recently haven't had your cholesterol or blood pressure checked, pap smear,
breast exam, prostate, heart and blood count checked, then I would like
you to consider making an appointment to be seen in my office ASAP.
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For Everyone Over Age 40
The Yearly Complete Physical
"An Ounce of Prevention"
Many individuals have
asked me what to expect from a complete physical exam. The exam will
vary based on your age and sex and your individual case.
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A Complete Physical
Exam for Someone over 40 Includes: |
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Review of your past health
and present condition |
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Questions about risk
factors for heart disease (cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure,
diabetes, obesity, lack of exercise, or stress) etc. |
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Family history for
diseases that occur more often in relatives (breast cancer, high blood
pressure, colon cancer, etc.) |
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Questions about alcohol,
tobacco, caffeine, etc. |
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Symptoms suggesting
serious disease such as blood in the bowel movements, pressure in the
chest, etc. |
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Blood pressure, EKG, other
vitals |
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Yearly pelvic, pap, and
breast exam for women |
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Yearly rectal exam for men
and women over 40 |
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Test for blood in bowel
movements (colo cares, colonoscopy, kidney, thyroid, liver,
glucose, CBC, cholesterol, lytes) |
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Cholesterol level,
complete blood count, medical profile, urinalysis |
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Mammogram (how often is
determined by age and risk factors) |
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Men age 40 and over - PSA (Prostate Cancer Test) |
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Women - Post-menopausal -
Bone Density Test for Osteoporosis |
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Immunizations |
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Health Recommendations
(i.e. Exercise, Weight, Eye & Dental, Seat Belt) A personal "Fitness
Prescription", including nutrition, diet, and exercise recommendations |
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AND MORE! |
Most adults should see their physician for a
Comprehensive Physical Exam once a year.
If you want peace of mind
because you've been wondering how healthy you are,
then pick up the phone
and call for your appointment today!
Come see Dr. Raymond Cole for your yearly
Comprehensive Health Maintenance Exam.
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