Why Annual Physicals Are Essential

Annual physicals offer many long-term health benefits. Suppose you’re not scheduling a physical once a year. In that case, it’s time to make an appointment with Board-certified internal medicine physician Dr. Manzoor Kasi at  Palm Desert Urgent Care in Palm Desert, California.

Dr. Kazi offers comprehensive exams in-office as part of their preventive health care services.

The importance of annual physicals

Annual physicals are preventive exams you schedule once a year, even when you’re healthy and feeling great. The exam aims to identify potential health problems in the earliest stages when most conditions are easier to treat.

Your routine physical is also a great time to learn more about your health needs, so you can make the necessary changes to optimize your wellness. Dr. Kazi offers educational resources to help you improve your diet, incorporate more exercise into your daily life, and lower your risk factors for preventable diseases.

Your physical exam is also an ideal time to ensure you’re up-to-date on immunizations against contagious diseases like tetanus, measles, and meningitis. Dr. Kazi also offers seasonal influenza shots to protect you from potentially serious flu complications.

What to expect during your annual physical

During your physical exam at

Dr. Kazi will review your personal and family medical histories, discuss any changes in your health since your last physical, and address your concerns or questions about your health.

He also performs a complete physical exam of your body, checking for areas of pain, swelling, and other unusual symptoms. He also notes essential details about your overall health, including your:

• Weight
• Height
• Blood pressure
• Body temperature
• Heart and lung function
• Muscle strength
• Joint flexibility

If you have existing health issues or risk factors for chronic diseases lsuch as diabetes, asthma, or hypertension, Dr. Kazi may also request lab work for blood or urine tests. He also offer on-site cardiovascular testing services to diagnose heart disease and other conditions.

Opportunities to optimize your health

Based on your physical and lab test results, our providers can recommend ways to improve your health and prevent chronic diseases.

Along with suggesting diet and lifestyle changes, Dr. Kazi may recommend additional preventive screenings for certain diseases depending on your risk factors. Dr. Kazi offers chronic disease management services to prevent conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and arthritis from progressing. 

Make your health a priority. Call Palm Desert Urgent Care to book your annual physical today.