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Physical Examination for Constipation

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)
Palpation (or touching) to see if any place is causing pain and to recognize the presence of any injury that can be perceived by touching.
Hearing abdominal sounds (Hydro-aerial sounds)
Percussion (repetitive taps): to see how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Control of weight and nutritional state
Rectal touch:
Examination of skin and mucous (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.

Physical Examination for Constipation (pediatric)

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 nutritional state
.Abdomen examination:
.Observation (or Inspection)
.Palpation (or touching) to know if there is any area causing pain and the presence of an injury that can be perceived by touching)
.Hearing the sounds of the abdomen: (Hydro-aerial sounds)
.Percussion (give repetitive taps) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
-Rectal touch:
.Examination of skin and mucous (of the mouth): if they are pale, dry or not.

Physical Examination for CVA

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)
Neurological examination, evaluate:
.Level of consciousness and comprehension
.Speech and writing
.Mobility and balance
.Sensitivity
.Senses (sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch)
Heart and vessels examination:
.Palpation of veins and arteries of the neck
.Auscultation (o hearing) the heart

Physical Examination for Diarrhoea

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)
-Weight 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 drugs consumption in children and adolescents

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)
Thorax Examination (chest region):
Observation (or inspection)
Palpation (or touching)
Auscultation (hear): listen to the noises/sounds of the lungs and heart.
Percussion (give repetitive taps): to know how each part of the thorax sounds like

Neuropsychological Examination:
Evaluate: the size and/or reactivity of the pupils, motility of all the limbs, pace, balance, attention, and memory.

Skin examination: in search of possible injuries caused by the use of syringes.
Nasal mucous examination: in search of injuries caused by the inhalation of drugs.

Physical Examination for earache

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)
Ear examination:
Observation of the ears with an otoscope (instrument with light that the doctor uses to see the ear canal and the tympanum)
Examination of the outer ear skin
Examination of the head and neck lymph nodes

Physical Examination for earache (pediatric)

The doctor may perform the following exam or exploration:
.Control of Cardiac Frequency: Norma valuesl: 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)
Ear examination:
Observation of the ears with an otoscope (instrument with light that the doctor uses to see the ear canal and the tympanum)
Examination of the outer ear skin
Examination of the head and neck lymph nodes

Physical Examination for Encephalocranial Trauma

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)
Neurological Exam:
Glasgow scale is used: through the application of a painful or sonorous stimulus, the verbal, motor and ocular responses are evaluated, to objectify the level of awareness.
Evaluate: the size and / or reactivity of the pupils, motility of the 4 members, sensitivity, tendon reflexes and Babinski reflex, balance and memory.
Head injuries examination:
. Observation (or inspection)
. Palpation (or touching)

Neck and cervical spine examination:
. Observation (or inspection)
. Palpation (or touching)
. Mobility evaluation: if it is limited or not.
. Neurological evaluation: in search of weakness or tingling or electricity in the legs.

Physical Examination for eye twitching

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)
Eye examination:
.Examination of eyelids
.Examination of conjunctiva
.Evaluate visual acuity and field of vision
.Examination of pupil, eye movement and reflex
.Examination with Ophthalmoscopy (instrument with a light the doctor uses to evaluate red reflex, retina and optic nerve)
.Neurological examination: examination of strength and sensitivity of other affected areas (muscles of face, mouth, throat, among others)

Physical Examination for Gynecomastia

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 hair increase in women

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)
.Measure size, weight and body mass index
. Objective valuation of amount and distribution of hair through Ferriman-Gallwey scale in which a value from 0 (no hair) to 4 (great presence of hair) is assigned to one of the 9 areas sensitive to androgens. The maximum scording is 36 (4 points for each of the 9 areas), and Hirutism is defined when the addition of all the areas is equal or over 8 points.
There areas of the body evaluated are: upper lip, chin, sternal region, upper abdomen, lower abdomen and pubis, arms, upper back, lower back, gluteus and thighs. It's worth noting that the scale values are useful in the evaluation of Caucasian women, but not of eastern women, because this population has characteristically less hair in comparison with southern Europe population.

Physical Examination for Hematuria

Physical Examination for Hematuria
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)
Examination of the abdomen: Observation (or Inspection)
Palpation (or touching) to know if there is nay site that causes pain and to recognise if there is any injure perceptible to touch.
Sounds of the abdomen are listened (bowel sounds).
Percussion (giving repetitive blows) to know how each part of the abdomen sounds like.
Examination of the skin and mucous membranes (of the mouth): evaluate changes in colouring
Pelvis examination: Vulva (labia, clitoris, vagina) and Urethra
.Observation (or Inspection):
-Of the skin and mucous membranes: if there are changes in colouring or presence of injuries
-Of the discharge (or secretion)
Vaginal and rectal tactus: according to the case

Physical Examination for Injuries on neck and back

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)
Neck and back examination.
. Observation (or inspection).
. Palpation (or touching): to know if there is some area that causes pain and to examine if there is any injury that may be perceived by touching.
. Skin examination (colour, temperature, presence of any injury)
. Mobility evaluation: if it is limited or not.
. Neurological evaluation: evaluate the level of awareness, sensitivity and motility of the 4 members and tendon reflexes.

Physical Examination for Instability and Desequilibrium

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)
Evaluate posture, march and falling risk
Legs and feet examination, evaluate:
.Joints
.Strength amd muscle tone
.Sensitivity
.Reflex (ankle and knee)
Ear examination:
-Observation (Inspection)
-Evaluate hearing: with fingerboard, whispering or hair rubbing near the ear
Eyes examination:
-Pupil reflex
-Eye movements
-Presence or absence of Nistagmus (involuntary eyes movement)

Physical Examination for knee 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)
Knees examination:
.Observation (or Inspection)
.Palpation (or touching): to know if there is some area that causes pain and to examine if there is any injury that may be perceived by touching.
.Knee joint mobility examination: if it is or it is not restrained.
.Skin examination (colour, temperature, presence of any injury)
.Evaluation of:
.Ankle reflex: the reaction of the ankle is observed giving a tap with a hammer or other element thereon.
.Knee reflex: the reaction of the knee is observed giving a tap with a hammer or other element thereon.

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