At Pediatric Associates of Lawrenceville (PAL) in Lawrenceville, GA, Dr. Anu Sheth, Dr. Christian Messick, Dr. Annie Hoang, and Dr. Anna Lawson can help your child prepare for school, sports, and other events by providing physicals. If your child hasn't had a physical in some time, it's important to get them one ASAP. They're far more important than you might think.
A Physical Catches Common Health Issues
Getting a physical can help catch potential health issues that may affect your child. These can vary heavily based on the child's history and any conditions they've developed in the past. Just a few things that we'll check during your child's physical include things like:
- Blood pressure to ensure that their heart is healthy
- Cholesterol levels to gauge their diet health
- Glucose readings to see if they're at risk for diabetes
- Body mass index or BMI to assess for a healthy weight
- Vaccination needs to keep them protected from common diseases
- Problems with their posture that may affect their overall health
Typically, schools and athletic programs ask for a physical because they know doctors will provide an in-depth examination of a child's health. In this way, you, as the parent, can feel comfortable knowing that your loved one is healthy and strong. If they're not, you can rest assured that our team will find a care option that works for them.
Prepare Your Child for Sports
Is your child an athlete who likes to compete in various sports every year? Physicals can help ensure that they're healthy enough to compete. Our providers will check for common conditions that may impact your child, such as asthma or scoliosis, and make sure that they get the treatment they need to compete. Without this support, your child could get hurt.
Get Your Child's Physical With Us
At Pediatric Associates of Lawrenceville (PAL) in Lawrenceville, GA, Dr. Sheth, Dr. Messick, Dr. Hoang, and Dr. Lawson can provide your child with the physicals that you need to check for various health concerns. Contact us by calling (770) 277-6725 to set up your appointment and get started. Our team will work with you to ensure that you get the help that you deserve.
