Annual wellness exams can help detect problems early when treatment is possible and less invasive or aggressive. At your routine exam at Trophy Club Family Medicine, serving Trophy Club, TX, and the nearby region, our Drs. David Yi, Dr. April Enard, Dr. Paula Lansford-Seabaugh, and PA Carol Addy PAC can provide you with patient education on how to improve your overall health and wellness. Let's take a minute to address some of the frequently asked questions about these visits.

What Exactly Is a Wellness Exam?

A wellness exam is a routine doctor's visit to provide preventative care that can shield a person from certain health issues in the future. Besides being advised on how to improve their overall health and wellness, patients also receive a thorough examination to detect problems early, which can lead to the best prognosis with certain conditions. 

Can You Monitor Chronic Conditions at Annual Wellness Exams?

Yes, when you visit our practitioner in Trophy Club, TX, for an annual wellness exam, you can receive monitoring of your chronic conditions. At this appointment, we can perform diagnostic testing, such as blood work, as well as testing of your blood pressure and other vitals to ensure your chronic condition is well managed. If our practitioner recognizes there's an issue, they can intervene with medication or lifestyle changes to better control your condition and prevent complications in the future.

What Kind of Topics Will Be Discussed?

Our practitioner will ask you about your stress levels. Additionally, during your exam, our doctor will ask about your sleep habits and if you receive enough sleep and sleep throughout the night without waking up.

At your appointment, you'll be asked about your diet and physical activity level. We'll ask you questions about your tobacco, drug, and alcohol use and will ask if you'd like assistance with cessation. 

What Testing Might be Done?

When you have your wellness exam, our physician may conduct blood testing to evaluate your nutrient levels as well as your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 

If you have signs of a health condition, certain other testing may be recommended.

Will You Need a Follow-Up After a Wellness Exam?

Unless we provide new treatment or you have a condition or illness, you won't need a follow-up appointment after your wellness visit.

Annual wellness visits with Drs. David Yi, Dr. April Enard, Dr. Paula Lansford-Seabaugh, and PA Carol Addy PAC of Trophy Club Family Medicine in Trophy Club, TX, can be a way to optimize your overall health and wellness while warding off potentially serious conditions. Not to mention, we can detect an issue early.

Schedule an appointment today by calling (817) 430-9111.