Physicals

Urgent Care, Primary Care Practice & Mental Health located in Waldorf, MD

A comprehensive checkup every year ensures you stay in excellent health. Our team at Somo Urgent Care in Waldorf, Maryland, provides in-depth physicals, detecting the earliest signs of disease and treating problems before they become more serious. You can also benefit from specialized exams like, sports, and school physicals. To arrange your physical at Somo Urgent Care, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Physicals Q & A

What are physicals?

Physicals are checkups the Somo Urgent Care team performs to assess your health. They detect diseases early on before they start causing symptoms.

Undergoing regular physicals ensures you protect yourself from potentially life-threatening conditions like:

Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
High cholesterol
Stroke
Heart disease
Cancer

What happens during a physical?

Your provider begins your physical with a review of your medical history and looks at everything that could affect your health, from diet and exercise to stress and your environment.

Next, your provider performs a comprehensive physical exam. They check vital signs, including:

Pulse
Breathing rate
Temperature
Blood pressure
Heart and lung sounds
Physical reflexes

What tests might I need during a physical?

Some tests are standard during a physical exam. You might need additional exams depending on what your provider finds out after your initial assessment. Common tests include:

Blood draw and urinalysis

Blood and urine are the most common lab tests. They detect infections, nutrient deficiencies, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, signs of numerous diseases, and hormonal imbalances.

Diagnostic procedures

You might need a diagnostic imaging procedure.

Standard procedures include X-rays, ultrasound and CT scans, and MRIs.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

Preventitive health screening

Pap smears to check for cervical cancer in women
Stool sample tests to look for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding

Call Somo Urgent Care to arrange your physical or book an appointment online today.