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Most children and teenagers require yearly physicals for sports, school, or camp, but they are also an important part of preventive medicine. At the offices of Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, in Cranbury and Trenton, New Jersey, the outstanding pediatrics team offers physicals for kids of all ages to evaluate overall health or clear them to participate in their favorite activities. Schedule an evaluation by calling one of the offices or booking an appointment online today.
What are physicals?
Physicals at Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, are medical evaluations for kids and teenagers. These exams may determine if a child is healthy enough to participate in sports, work, school, or camp or ensure they’re up-to-date with immunizations they may need and developing properly. Physicals are brief exams that can detect signs of illnesses, diseases, or injuries that may need to be addressed.
The Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, team is highly trained in completing all types of physical exams.
What should I expect during physicals?
Physicals for young patients typically consist of the following:
Weigh-in
A pediatric specialist evaluates your child’s weight, height, body mass index (BMI), growth, and development.
Vital signs check
They assess your child’s blood pressure and pulse to screen for potential medical concerns.
Medical history review
The Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, team discusses your child or teen’s medical history. This includes past vaccinations, diagnoses, family history of health problems, symptoms, medications, lifestyle habits, and more.
Physical exam
A pediatric specialist evaluates your child’s health by examining their breathing, heartbeat, strength, reflexes, and overall well-being.
Health screenings
Children often complete vision screenings, hearing screenings, and additional health screenings based on what’s required by their work, school, or sports team and their risk factors.
Treatment as needed
If your child needs a prescription, refill, immunizations, injury care, or other treatments, Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, offers solutions or referrals to other specialists.
What happens after physicals?
After your child’s physical, the Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, team discusses their health and any concerns with you, including conditions that may require treatment. They will also fill out their physical form and give you a copy for your records if it is needed for school, sports, etc.
How often should I schedule physicals for my child?
Schedule physicals at Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, for your child or teen every year or as often as needed by their school or sports team. You can book a sick visit for your child any time they develop alarming symptoms, get injured, become ill, or have a chronic disease that requires routine medical monitoring.
Schedule a physical at one of the Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, offices by calling or requesting an appointment online today.