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Physical Examination due to suspicion of Urethritis

.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Abdomen Examination:
Inspection or observation:
Hearing the noises of the abdomen (hydro-aerial sounds)
Palpation or touching: to know if there is any area causing pain or to recognize the presence of an injury that can be perceived by touching.
Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Lumbar fist percussion:
In a seated and slightly forward position, perform some taps with fist closed at both sides of the spine, from the waist downwards.
External genitals observation (vulva, lips, clitoris)
Vaginal touching (according to the case): this examinations allows evaluating through touching the characteristics (size, shape, consistency, location, etc.) of:
-Cervix
-Uterus
-Ovaries
-Fallopian tubes

Physical Examination due to suspicion of Vaginitis

.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Abdomen Examination:
Inspection or observation:
Hearing the noises of the abdomen (hydro-aerial sounds)
Palpation or touching: to know if there is any area causing pain or to recognize the presence of an injury that can be perceived by touching.
Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Lumbar fist percussion:
In a seated and slightly forward position, perform some taps with fist closed at both sides of the spine, from the waist downwards.
Pelvis examination: Vulva (lips, clítoris, vagina) and Cervix
.Observation (or Inspection)
-Of skin and mucous: changes in color or presence of injuries
-Of discharge (secretion) and evaluate its characteristics:
.Amount
.Color
.Smell
.Consistency
Vaginal touching: according to the case.

Physical Examination due to Vaginal Discharge

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg).
Pelvis examination: Vulva (lips, clitoris, vagina)and Cervix
.Observation (or Inspection):
-Of the skin and mucous: If there are changes in color or presence of injuries.
-Of discharge (or secretion) and evaluate its characteristics:
.Amount
.Color
.Smell
.Consistency
Vaginal touch: according to the case
Abdomen examination: Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation(or touching) to know if there is any place causing pain or to recognise any injury that can be perceived by touching.
Listening to abdomen sounds: (Hydro-aerial sounds)
Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.

Physical Examination due to vaginal discharge in girls


The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma values: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
. Control of weight and height
Pelvis examination: Vulva (lips, clitoris, vagina) and Cervix
.Observation (or Inspection):
-Of the skin and mucosa: If there are changes in color or presence of injuries.
-Of discharge (or secretion) and evaluate its characteristics: Amount, Color, Smell, Consistency
Vagina touch: according to the case

Physical Examination due to Weakness or loss of strength in both legs

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Cardiovascular examination: auscultation of heart and neck, palpation of pulse (especially the neck)
Lung Examination: percussion and auscultation of lung sounds
Neurological examination:
Verify state of consciousness
Examination of strength in legs and arms
Examination of sensitivity of legs and arms
Examination of pupils
Examination of eye movement
Examination of reflexes
Neck mobility (if there is nape rigidity)

Physical Examination for (pediatric) Diarrhoea

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma values: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
-Weight and heigth control.
Abdominal examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know if any spot causes you pain and to recognise whether there is any injury perceptible to touch.
Listening to the abdominal sounds (bowl sounds).
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the abdomen sounds like.
Examination of skin and mucous membranes (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.

Physical Examination for Abdominal Pain

.Take the Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Take the Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Take the Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Take the Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)

Examination of the colouration of the skin and mucous membranes of eyes and mouth

Examine the abdomen: It is inspected or observed
It is touched or felt to know if any spot produces pain and to recognise whether there is any injure perceptible through touch.
The abdominal sounds are heard (bowel sounds)
It is tapped (repetitive light strokes) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.

Physical Examination for abnormal menstrual bleeding

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36.5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Abdomen examination:
.Observation (or Inspection)
.Hearing the noises of the abdomen (hydroair noises)
.Palpate or touch to know if any site causes you pain and to recognize if there is any injury perceptible to touch.
.Percussion (repeated taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds.
.Observation of external genitals (vulva, labia, clitoris).
. Observation of internal genitals (vagina and uterine neck): with a speculum, according to each case.
.Vaginal touch (according to the case).
Breasts examination: Observation (or Inspection).
Palpation.
Evaluation of the drainage of liquid through the nipple, spontaneously or with compression.
Examination of the thyroid gland: Palpation
Examination of skin, mucous membranes (of the mouth) and integuments (nails and hair).

Physical Examination for Anal itching

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36.5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
.Doctor can perform an examination in anal and rectal region.
.Observation.
.Digital rectal examination (DRE): according to each case.

Physical Examination for Anal pain

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36.5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
.Doctor can perform an examination in anal and rectal region
.Observation
.Digital rectal examination (DRE): according to each case
.Lymph nodes examination: Palpation

Physical Examination for Bite/Sting


The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
General inspection
Examination of skin and mucous
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Cardiovascular examination:
-Auscultation (listening): the noise/sounds of the heart.
Breathing examination:
-Auscultation (listening): the noises/sounds of the lungs.
Abdomen Examination: Observation (or Inspection), Palpation (or touching) to know if there is any area that causes pain. Listening to the sounds of the abdomen (hydro-aerial sounds). Percussion (repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.

Neurological Examination:
-Evaluate level of consciousness (Glasgow scale)
- Evaluate pace
-Evaluate reflex
- Evaluate sensitivity
- Evaluate active motility and muscle strength

Physical Examination for Breast Augmentation in men

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Breasts examination (both): observation, palpation
Genital examination (penis, testicles): Observation
Hair examination: (armpit and pubic)
Skin examination

Physical Examination for Canker sores

The doctor may perform the following examination or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)
Skin, mucous of the lips and mouth examination.
.Observation of the injury: the type of injury, location, size, shape, edges, induration.
. Skin observation
Lymph nodes examination (e.g. neck, armpit, etc.)
Observation
Palpation

Other possible examinations:
Abdomen examination
Eyes examination
Joints examination
Genitals examination

Physical Examination for chest pain

The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency (Normal: 60 to 100 beats/minute)
.Control of Breathing Frequency (Normal: 16 to 20 breathing cycles/minute)
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,5 - 37 °C)
.Control of Blood Pressure (Normal: ≤ 120/80 mmHg)

Thorax and chest area Examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (listening): of the noises/sounds produced by the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive blows): to know how every part of the thorax sounds like.

Physical Examination for Chest Pain in children

The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma values: Newborn: 120 to 160 beats/minute, 1 and 2 years 110-120 beats/minute, 3 to 12 years 100 beats/minute, 13 years onward 75/80 beats/minute.
.Control of Breathing Frequency Normal values: Newborn 30 to 60 breathing cycles/minute, 1 and 2 years 20 to 40 breathing cycles/minute, 3 years onward 15/25 breathing cycles/minute.
.Control of Temperature (Normal: 36,4 - 37 °C)
Control of weight and height
Thorax and chest region examination:
Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (hearing): the noises/sounds produced by lungs and heart
Percussion (repetitive taps): to know how each part of the thorax sounds like
Examination of skin and mucous (of mouth): evaluate changes in color

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