What will happen?
Your child's physician will look at many things, including:A full physical examination
- Height and weight measurements
- Abdominal exam (pressing the abdomen)
- Check eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- Facilitate conversation to check communication ability
- Motor skills exams based on age (ex. jump on one foot, touch toes)
- Check for unusual bruising
Simple Tests
- Blood pressure (blood pressure cuff)
- Oxygen level (pulsometer)
- Eye exam
- Hearing Test
- Heart rate (stethoscope)