Wellness Services

Board Certified Family Medicine Physician located in Guntersville, AL

Wellness Services services offered in Guntersville, AL

A well visit provides you with the opportunity to gain insight into your current health through preventive care. At his office in Guntersville, Alabama, board-certified family medicine physician Joel C. Milligan, MD, offers comprehensive wellness exams to ensure you’re in good health, and, if needed, wellness treatments to improve your condition. To schedule your well visit, call the office or book online today.

Wellness Services Q&A

What is a well visit?

A well visit, also called an annual physical or a checkup, is an important part of your preventive health care. Well visits present an opportunity to talk with your provider about your lifestyle habits and ask any questions that you may have about your overall health and well-being.

During a well visit, your provider screens and evaluates your risk factors for disease. Most health problems are easiest to treat when they’re caught early, so well visits increase your chances of improving your long-term health.

When should I schedule a well visit?

Far too many people wait to see the doctor until they’re feeling ill, but this approach prevents you from taking advantage of the numerous benefits of well visits.

Many chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, often don’t present any obvious signs or symptoms. When left undiagnosed or untreated, these conditions can worsen over time. Well visits can help your provider treat your condition before it has the chance to develop into more serious complications.

An active approach to your health can help reduce your risk of disease, but also help you maintain good health.

Dr. Milligan offers wellness checkups for all ages. He can also recommend a schedule that fits your age, lifestyle, and preferences. If you have children in your family, you may need to schedule well visits more frequently. Everyone over three years of age should see the doctor for a checkup at least once per year.

What does a well visit involve?

Depending on your age and medical history, the specific details of your well visit may vary. If you have an ongoing condition, your well visit focuses on addressing your symptoms and scheduling follow-up care.

However, you can expect Dr. Milligan to perform the following at almost every well visit:

Measure height and weight
Review medical history
Check vital signs, including blood pressure
Listen to the heart and lungs

He may also discuss risk factors for disease, including lifestyle choices such as smoking, diet, and physical activity. If needed, he can advise you on steps to take to reduce your risk of developing certain conditions.

If you or a loved one needs a wellness checkup, call the office of Joel C. Milligan, MD, or book an appointment online today.

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