Physical exam at age 60 / what to ask?!
Question:
Physical exam at age 60 / what to ask?
I am going to have a physical soon; turning age 60 over the winter. I am pretty good health - walk, run or bike daily; do some weights; am 6'1; weigh 165 or so. No major surgeries; just hernia and sports related injury stuff. What specifically should I be looking for or having done?
Answers:
Asides from the basic blood tests you should have a PSA test for prostate cancer, cholesterol check, EKG, chest x-ray, all just pretty basic things. More important if you have not had a colonoscopy that is something you really need to ask about.