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