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Brett and Kate McKay<br />
means the doctor will get the information he needs to make a correct<br />
diagnosis when things are wrong. Second, having a regular doctor<br />
means you’ll have someone who knows your health history well<br />
enough that they don’t have to re-invent the wheel every time they see<br />
you. Finally, when you have a doctor you feel comfortable with, you’ll<br />
be less hesitant to go see him when something about your health<br />
goes south.<br />
How Often Should You Get a Physical<br />
• If you’re in your 20s – every five years.<br />
• If you’re in your 30s – every three years.<br />
• If you’re in your 40s – every two years.<br />
• 50 and above – every year.<br />
What to Expect When You Get a Physical<br />
A lot of men have never had a physical and might be nervous about what<br />
to expect. Will they stick their finger up my butt? (Only if you’re older than<br />
50). Will they touch my balls? (If you’re under 40, then yes. Your balls will<br />
not only be touched, they will also be hefted). To take some of the edge off<br />
of going to get your physical, here’s a broad roadmap of what to expect.<br />
1. Paperwork. While you’re waiting in the lobby to see the doctor,<br />
you’ll probably be given a bunch of forms that ask about you and your<br />
family’s health history. The questionnaire will ask if you use tobacco,<br />
consume alcohol, exercise regularly, or have had any health problems<br />
recently. It will also ask if anyone in your family suffered from cancer,<br />
diabetes, alcoholism, etc. Answer these questions truthfully and to<br />
the best of your ability. It will assist the doctor in giving you advice<br />
on staying as healthy as you can be. If you’re visiting this particular<br />
doctor for the first time, they usually ask that you arrive 15 minutes<br />
before your scheduled appointment in order to fill out this paperwork.<br />
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